US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: The regime in Iran is a brutal regime that oppresses its people

[52685] US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: The regime in Iran is a brutal regime that oppresses its people

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: The regime in Iran is a brutal regime that oppresses its people

In a series of statements released on May 5, 2026, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio harshly attacked the conduct of the regime in Iran toward its citizens. According to Vahid Online, Rubio noted that President Donald Trump views the situation of the citizens under this rule as a "heartbreaking situation," and emphasized that there is a vast and inconceivable gap between the Iranian people and their leadership.

Rubio emphasized that the Iranian people, despite being Shiite Muslim, are not radical and are not identified with the extremist ideology of the clerics ruling the country. In a report by Iran International, the Secretary was quoted as saying: "They just want a normal and natural life; in many ways, this is a very modern country with an extraordinary history and heritage."

Regarding the regime's violence, Rubio referred according to Vahid Online to the violent suppression of protests over the years, from the 2009 events to this day. He described the government in Tehran as a "brutal regime," noting that citizens are murdered by live fire at demonstrations and executed by hanging in town squares. Rubio stressed that President Trump feels "deep empathy" for the suffering of Iranians, who suffer from a collapsing economy and an inability to express their opinions without fear.

These sources, known for their stance of harshly criticizing the rule of the Ayatollahs, present a picture of growing American support for the Iranian public in the face of political oppression.