At the abbey of Vaux-de-Cernay, near Rambouillet in the Yvelines, the foreign ministers of G7 member countries sent a clear message to Washington: the American strategy in the war between Iran, Israel, and the United States needs clarification.
The U.S. Secretary of State was called upon to explain a line deemed “unreadable” by several chancelleries. In response to criticism, Marco Rubio defended the American position confidently, stating that the United States could achieve their military objectives “in the next two weeks,” promising unprecedented weakening of Iran. He declared, “When we are done with the Iranians, they will be weaker than they have been in recent history.”
The U.S. Secretary of State emphasized that this strategy could be carried out without deploying ground troops, while suggesting that military reinforcement in the region remained possible.
Marco Rubio also mentioned a clear priority: American interests above all. Washington could redirect some military resources initially intended for other war zones, including Ukraine.
The issue of the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. Secretary of State delivered an offensive speech towards the international community, defending American action against criticism. He suggested that countries worldwide, even those complaining about the situation, should be grateful that the United States has a president capable of facing such a threat.
He advised countries concerned about international law to “take their responsibilities” and “react” to the threat posed by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. According to a source quoted by Axios, Marco Rubio stated that the United States would need assistance in the next phase to escort ships or to maintain an international presence in the Strait of Hormuz to show the Iranians that they do not control the strait. “Everyone agreed,” the source added.
Dubious Allies
Despite these declarations, several G7 members expressed their concerns. They called for an immediate halt to attacks on civilians and infrastructures and an urgent clarification of the American strategy. This diplomatic pressure reflects growing discomfort with a war that is intensifying and becoming entrenched, with consequences extending beyond the Middle East.
While Marco Rubio displays full confidence in the conflict’s outcome, his statements leave many areas of ambiguity. No precise timeline of operations has been detailed, and the final objectives remain unclear. In a context of extreme tensions and military escalation, this ambiguity fuels concerns among allies and international financial markets.
[Context: The article discusses a meeting where G7 foreign ministers addressed the American strategy in the Iran-Israel-US conflict, emphasizing the need for clarity and expressing concerns.]
[Fact Check: The article accurately reports statements made by Marco Rubio regarding the American strategy in the conflict.]
