politics
January 30, 2026
US could ‘preemptively’ attack Iran
The US could launch preemptive strikes on Iran to defend its military personnel, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has claimed

TL;DR
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested preemptive strikes against Iran.
- President Trump has increased threats against Tehran amid protests in Iran.
- US military assets, including an aircraft carrier strike group, have been sent to the Middle East.
- Rubio described Iran as 'weaker than it has ever been' but noted its accumulation of long-range ballistic missiles.
- CNN reported that Trump is considering military strikes on Iranian officials, nuclear sites, and government institutions.
- Key US concerns include Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
- Iran has warned that any US attack would be considered an 'all-out war' and met with retaliation.
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