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Rubio: U.S.-Israel's Long Campaign Against Iran Begins

3/10/2026

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Summary

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US-Israeli campaign against Iran could last several weeks.
The campaign would focus on Iran's missile capabilities.
He said the goal is not regime change but a change in leadership.
Rubio said Iran threatens regional stability, and the United States is on track with war objectives.
The United States has suffered casualties, including six service members in a drone strike in Kuwait.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 aimed to eliminate weapons of mass destruction, resulting in over 4,400 American military fatalities and significant regional instability. This intervention followed a history of U.S. support for Iraq during the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988), which shaped current tensions with Iran, as U.S. officials now emphasize military objectives without pursuing regime change.

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Story summary

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US-Israeli campaign against Iran could last several weeks.
The campaign would focus on Iran's missile capabilities.
He said the goal is not regime change but a change in leadership.
Rubio said Iran threatens regional stability, and the United States is on track with war objectives.
The United States has suffered casualties, including six service members in a drone strike in Kuwait.

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