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Rubio: Israel took ‘unilateral action against Iran,’ US not involved
Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies at a Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Hearings to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of State at Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on May 20, 2025. (Alex WROBLEWSKI / AFP)
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Israel took “unilateral action against Iran” tonight, stressing that the US was not involved and warning that Tehran should not target the US in response.
“Our top priority is protecting American forces in the region. Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for [their] self-defense,” Rubio says in a statement.
“President Trump and the Administration have taken all necessary steps to protect our forces and remain in close contact with our regional partners,” he adds.
“Let me be clear: Iran should not target US interests or personnel,” he adds.
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