[59662] US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: The US will prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons

Statements by the US Secretary of State on the Iranian nuclear program

In a series of statements published on May 14, 2026, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attacked Iran's policy and emphasized that the US administration led by Donald Trump will not allow the Islamic Republic to obtain nuclear weapons.

According to a report by Iran International, Rubio claimed in an interview with Fox News that Tehran sought to create "immunity" for itself through massive stockpiling of UAVs and missiles, with the goal of preventing other countries from attacking it. According to him, this step was a preliminary stage on the way to attempting to obtain a nuclear bomb.

Telegram channels associated with Iranian propaganda, including اخبارفوری خبرفوری جنگ امریکا فوری, خبرفوری | اخبارجنگ فوری آمریکا and اخبارفوری خبرفوری جنگ امریکا حمله, quoted Rubio's words and noted that the Secretary emphasized that "the connection is very real." According to these sources, Rubio clarified that the US administration "will not allow this to happen" during Trump's term.

The messages conveyed by Rubio emphasize a firm approach toward the regime in Tehran, as he claims that "the threat of the Islamic Republic is not open to compromise." This perception reflects the official American position that views Iran as a strategic threat attempting to change the regional balance of power through advanced military technology.