Live Update
From the Liveblog of
Friday, February 27, 2026
‘Stop taking hostages’: Rubio says US has declared Iran a state sponsor of wrongful detention
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that he has designated Iran as a state sponsor of wrongful detention.
“The Iranian regime must stop taking hostages and release all Americans unjustly detained in Iran, steps that could end this designation and associated actions,” Rubio says in a statement.
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
The Times of Israel Community.
JOIN THE TOI COMMUNITY
Already a member? Log in here








