Marco Rubio urged Europe to renew US ties, discussed alliance changes, migration, security, and got cautious backing from Merz, von der Leyen, and Starmer. (Images: reuters)
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Trump Open to Meeting Khamenei Amid US-Iran Tensions: Marco Rubio

  • Marco Rubio urges European leaders to reconnect with shared civilizational roots with the US, reassuring allies of Washington's commitment.
  • Rubio emphasizes cultural and historical bonds, calling the US and Europe "heirs to the same civilization" but also criticizes Europe's internal vulnerabilities.
  • He clarifies Trump's approach, stating the alliance must evolve and that US criticism stems from care for Europe's decisions.
  • Rubio suggests Putin's objectives in Ukraine may have narrowed and defends Trump's deployment of a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East as a deterrent.
  • Rubio states Trump is open to a diplomatic agreement with Iran, even meeting Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to solve problems.

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