Trump hasn't decided on new Iran strikes, Rubio says — SkimNews
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- Marco Rubio said President Trump has not decided on new strikes against Iran, speaking at a G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta on October 31, 2026
- Rubio affirmed the U.S. can achieve military objectives if needed but stressed that no announcement on further action is forthcoming
- Rubio accused Tehran of actively targeting commercial vessels while reiterating Trump’s preference for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict
- Iran’s supreme leader warned the U.S. and Israel against launching new attacks, issuing the statement on October 31, 2026, as midterm elections approached
- EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called for a diplomatic solution on October 29, 2026, stating that escalation 'does not benefit anyone'
- Trump previously threatened to 'finish them off' after the November 3 midterms, fueling speculation about post-election military action
Why it matters: The U.S. remains at a decision point on Iran, with military action still possible but not imminent. Allies like the EU are pushing diplomacy, and any strike after the midterms could disrupt global energy markets and alliance cohesion, given the war’s already reported $47.1 billion cost.
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