Rubio Walks Back Claim Israel Forced Trump Iran Timing
March 4, 2026·20 days ago·via Fox News Politics

Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarifies his remarks, insisting President Trump made the call to launch Operation Epic Fury preemptively against Iran, not because Israel dragged America in. Rubio explains the U.S. knew Iran planned immediate retaliation against American forces if Israel struck first, so Trump struck to avoid higher casualties and neutralize Iran's missile shield for its nuclear program. Read more about this...