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strikeAug 26, 2026

Marco Rubio: US temporarily halting strike on Iran in favor of economic sanctions | The Jerusalem Post

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The United States will refrain from striking Iran "for the time being," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told several foreign counterparts, Axios reported Tuesday, citing a US official and a second source familiar with the matter.

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  • MIRIAM SELA-EITAMBy MIRIAM SELA-EITAM

    The United States will refrain from striking Iran "for the time being," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told several foreign counterparts, Axios reported Tuesday, citing a US official and a second source familiar with the matter. According to the sources, the US instead intends…

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Israeli defense assessments indicate the Israeli defense establishment has remained ambiguous regarding preparations for a possible escalation, while the White House attempted to offer the Iranian regime another opportunity to return to negotiations.

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