Rubio backs blockade, Vance wants deal: Is Trump’s team split on Iran war?
Summary
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says U.S. economic pressure on Iran is working well enough to avoid major military operations for now. President Donald Trump has also described further strikes as unlikely while keeping the U.S. blockade in place, while Vice President JD Vance favors reaching a deal, according to a source cited by Reuters.Key Facts
- Rubio made his comments after meeting G7 foreign ministers in Paris.
- Rubio said the U.S. would maintain forces near the Strait of Hormuz and urged G7 allies to help protect shipping there.
- Trump said there was positive momentum toward ending the conflict but that U.S. forces remained ready if circumstances changed.
- Reuters reported that Vance favors a deal with Iran, while Trump does not consider one possible at present.
- The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Iran and is blockading Iranian ports; it is also planning to block Iran’s land-based supply routes.
- Iran has sought sanctions relief, a reduced U.S. military presence in the region, restored oil waivers, and the release of frozen funds.
- Officials cited by Axios said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and Jared Kushner support continuing economic pressure while avoiding a return to full-scale military action.
- Officials said Pakistan, Iraq, and Turkiye worry that a prolonged U.S. pressure campaign could harm their business interests.
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