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Rubio Lays Out Trump Administration’s Iran Endgame
Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee, explaining the Trump administration's rationale for the February 28 bombing attack on Iran, citing concerns over Iran's military buildup of drones and missiles. He emphasized the administration's priority to prevent Iran from advancing its nuclear program by addressing the risk of overwhelming U.S. defenses.
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