Marco Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State.
Notable Quotes
"The problem with Iran would be some of the other people they would want to bring with them, some of whom have ties to the IRGC."View Story →
"It could take 'a few days' to negotiate a deal."View Story →
"Un condicionamiento ideológico y un modo de ejercer las tareas policiales con doble rasero se han convertido en síntomas evidentes de un declive de la civilización."View Story →
"There is no issue with the players and support staff themselves, but we will not allow any individuals linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to be included in the delegation."View Story →
"Iran's players will be welcome at the tournament but individuals with links to the IRGC could face entry restrictions."View Story →
"The regime has hoarded fuel for decades and used it to power the Castros' private plane, security forces to suppress the Cuban population, keep hotels lit and bus people into fake protests or political stunts, all the while the Cubans have been suffering blackouts and waiting weeks to fill up their cars."View Story →
"a completely open strait of Hormuz 'without tolls' if successful."View Story →
"discussions would have to go beyond the nuclear issue for 'something meaningful' to be achieved."View Story →
"The Secretary stressed that all commercial vessels should immediately comply with orders from U.S. forces as they seek to uphold peace and security in the Strait."View Story →
"The Secretary stressed that all commercial vessels should immediately comply with orders from U.S. forces as they seek to uphold peace and security in the Strait."View Story →
"Der Außenminister betonte, dass alle Handelsschiffe unverzüglich den Anweisungen der US-Streitkräfte Folge leisten sollten."View Story →
"abandon all its nuclear weapons and any other weapons of mass destruction as well as ballistic missile programs in accordance with all relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions."View Story →
"the guy doesn't sleep, which is a big problem."View Story →
"Gaesa hoards the profits from its businesses for the benefit of a small elite as well as repressing anyone who dares to complain."View Story →
"ultimately the answer in Venezuela is a free and fair democratic election"View Story →
"No one’s been able to do a successful deal with Iran, but we’re gonna try."View Story →
"I had no knowledge of them."View Story →
"It's an international waterway. No country is allowed to charge tolls or fees on an international waterway. That's existing international law."View Story →
"ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members due to the security situation in Beirut."View Story →
"We continuously assess the security environment, and based on our latest review, we determined it prudent to reduce our footprint to essential personnel."View Story →
"The Trump administration 'would love to see' the Cuban government fall after more than six decades of a one-party regime."View Story →
"No country is allowed to impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz, which he called 'an international waterway'."View Story →
"The schedule remains subject to change."View Story →
"the agreement will begin to put in place a framework for lasting peace and security."View Story →
"Trump likely to visit India early next year."View Story →
"Rubio urges Caribbean leaders to cooperate on gangs as Cuba worries grow."View Story →
"Cuba's status quo is unacceptable and needs to change."View Story →
"the move is tyranny in disguise."View Story →
"it was not a U.S. government operation."View Story →
"We’re not going to base our conclusions on what they’ve [Cuba] told us, and I’m very, very confident that we will know the full story of what happened here."View Story →
"US was investigating the 'highly unusual' incident."View Story →
"we are going to have our own information before drawing conclusions."View Story →
"Trump raises prospect of 'friendly takeover' of Cuba."View Story →
"discuss a range of regional priorities including Iran, Lebanon, and ongoing efforts to implement President Trump's 20-Point Peace Plan for Gaza"View Story →
"Iran to be a state sponsor of wrongful detention."View Story →
"We reiterate our call for Americans who are currently in Iran to leave immediately."View Story →
"Iran designated as a state sponsor of wrongful detention."View Story →
"When the Iranian regime seized power 47 years ago, Ayatollah Khomeini consolidated his control of power by endorsing the hostage taking of US embassy staff."View Story →
"The Iranian regime must stop taking hostages and release all Americans unjustly detained in Iran, steps that could end this designation and associated actions."View Story →
"When the Iranian regime seized power 47 years ago, Ayatollah Khomeini consolidated his control of power by endorsing the hostage taking of U.S. embassy staff."View Story →
"The Iranian regime must stop taking hostages and release all Americans unjustly detained in Iran, steps that could end this designation and associated actions."View Story →
"No American should travel to Iran for any reason."View Story →
"No American should travel to Iran for any reason."View Story →
"If Iran does not stop, we will be forced to consider additional measures, including a potential geographic travel restriction on the use of US passports to, through, or from Iran."View Story →
"The Iranian regime must stop taking hostages and release all Americans unjustly detained in Iran, steps that could end this designation and associated actions."View Story →
"Today, I am designating Iran as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention."View Story →
"The Iranian regime must stop taking hostages and release all Americans unjustly detained in Iran, steps that could end this designation."View Story →
"In order to have peace, you have to avoid that, and the best way to avoid it is to have a strong Lebanese government that can actually control the country, that Hezbollah is no longer an armed threat to Israel or to the Lebanese state."View Story →
"planned Israeli action against Iran prompted US strikes"View Story →
"We knew that going in would be a factor."View Story →
"We knew that if we didn’t pre-emptively go after them before they launched those attacks, we would suffer higher casualties."View Story →
""Our number one priority is the safety and security of American citizens everywhere in the world.""View Story →
""the hardest hits are yet to come from the U.S. military""View Story →
"the United States will not deliberately target a school."View Story →
"We would have no interest and frankly no incentive to target civilian infrastructure."View Story →
"We knew that there was going to be an Israeli action, we knew that that would precipitate an attack against American forces..."View Story →
"We knew that if Iran was attacked—and we believe they would be attacked—that they would immediately come after us."View Story →
"We’ve had a couple instances in which we have planes in the air, and on the way, and unfortunately, the airspace gets closed, and they have to turn back around."View Story →
"Our number one priority is the safety and the security of American citizens everywhere in the world."View Story →
"Please do not rely on the U.S. government for assisted departure or evacuation at this time."View Story →
"the U.S. would not deliberately target a school."View Story →
"We hope to sign, I don't know, 30, 40, how many? Fifty? Well, this is number one. We'll always remember this one… and we think we've picked the perfect partner."View Story →
"Delcy Rodríguez podría enfrentar un destino similar al de Maduro si no se alineaba con las exigencias de Estados Unidos."View Story →
"A drone, unfortunately, struck a parking lot adjacent to the chancellery building and set off a fire in that place."View Story →
"We have identified and continue to identify charter flights, military flight options and expanded commercial flight options, meaning working with the airlines to send bigger airplanes with more seats."View Story →
"To begin with, no presidential administration has ever accepted the War Powers Act as constitutional – not Republican presidents, not Democratic presidents."View Story →
"U.S. launched the wave of attacks on Saturday morning because Israel had located Khamenei."View Story →
"Iran was run by 'religious fanatic lunatics'."View Story →
"US forces 'would not deliberately target a school.'"View Story →
"The administration knew energy prices would be an issue."View Story →
"It was abundantly clear that if Iran came under attack by anyone, the United States or Israel or anyone, they were going to respond."View Story →
"The Department of War would be investigating that if that was our strike, and I would refer your question to them."View Story →
"The Department of War would be investigating that if that was our strike, and I would refer your question to them."View Story →
"the US launched the strike on Iran because it expected to be targeted after the Israeli attack."View Story →
"The Department of War would be investigating that if that was our strike, and I would refer your question to them."View Story →
"The Department of War would be investigating that if that was our strike, and I would refer your question to them."View Story →
"The Department of War would be investigating that if that was our strike, and I would refer your question to them."View Story →
"an emergency existed that required the immediate sale to Israel."View Story →
"It’s not easy in a world where there is a lot of pressure to change that recognition and to break those ties, but you have always stood firm."View Story →
"an emergency existed that required the immediate sale to Israel."View Story →
"The Secretary of State has determined and provided detailed justification that an emergency exists that requires the immediate sale to the Government of Israel of the above defence articles and defence services is in the national security interests of the United States."View Story →
"The Secretary of State has determined and provided detailed justification that an emergency exists that requires the immediate sale to the Government of Israel of the above defense articles and defense services is in the national security interests of the United States."View Story →
"an emergency existed that required the immediate sale to Israel."View Story →
"The Secretary of State has determined and provided detailed justification that an emergency exists that requires the immediate sale to the Government of Israel of the above defense articles and defense services is in the national security interests of the United States."View Story →
"We can have the planes lined up to go, but we can't get them to land because we don't have the permissions to land there."View Story →
"We’ve had a couple instances in which we have planes in the air, and on the way, and unfortunately, the airspace gets closed, and they have to turn back around."View Story →
"At a time when we have learned that an ally, when you need them, may not be there for you, these are countries that have been there for us."View Story →
"A drone struck a parking lot adjacent to the US consulate building in Dubai."View Story →
"The United States will not tolerate hostage diplomacy."View Story →
"I want everyone to know your military is getting the job done."View Story →
"We're going to continue to hold the Iranian regime and all other regimes accountable for these practices."View Story →
"People are going to have to go and get it."View Story →
"US will focus counterterrorism efforts on left-wing groups, Rubio says."View Story →
"We knew that going in would be a factor."View Story →
"Otero Alcántara's only 'crime' was refusing to stay silent and using his art to demand the basic freedoms everyday Cubans have been denied for almost seven decades."View Story →
"We reject any notion of equivalence: Hamas is a terrorist organization that committed unspeakable atrocities."View Story →
"the US always remains open to a diplomatic solution"View Story →
"It needs to change dramatically because it is the only chance that it has to improve the quality of life for its people."View Story →
"confirmed a drone struck a parking lot adjacent to the US consulate building in Dubai."View Story →
"would not deliberately target a school."View Story →
"US still willing to negotiate over Iran crisis."View Story →
"a drone struck a parking lot adjacent to the US consulate building in Dubai."View Story →
"the Trump administration would 'love' to see a Cuban regime change, but cautioned that 'does not mean we are going to provoke it directly.'"View Story →
"Push allies to blacklist Iran's Revolutionary Guards and Hezbollah."View Story →
"true authoritarian nature of Ortega's rule"View Story →
"the people in charge in Iran were "not ready to make a deal"."View Story →
"today, after more than a year of captivity in Afghanistan, Dennis Coyle is on his way home"View Story →
"President (Donald) Trump is committed to ending unjust detentions overseas – Dennis joins over 100 Americans who have been freed in the past 15 months under his second term in office."View Story →
"The Taliban continues to use terrorist tactics, kidnapping individuals for ransom or to seek policy concessions."View Story →
"The Taliban continues to use terrorist tactics, kidnapping individuals for ransom or to seek policy concessions."View Story →
"I have two jobs. I am the secretary of state of the United States and the president's national security advisor."View Story →
"He's someone I've known for a long time. We've worked closely together but not on this, and there's not a single person claiming otherwise."View Story →
"I had no knowledge that former Florida congressman David Rivera was lobbying on behalf of Venezuela’s government."View Story →
"Rivera, like him, is 'a vociferous anti-communist voice ... one of the leading voices against the Castro regime' and 'a strong anti-Maduro voice.'"View Story →
"podría estar sucediendo algo en Venezuela"View Story →
"no habría tomado ninguna medida posterior en este asunto"View Story →
"I'm not there to make them happy."View Story →
"We can achieve all of our objectives without ground troops."View Story →
"US wants a global plan to keep Strait of Hormuz open after war ends"View Story →
""That's a lie. And I saw him say that. And it's unfortunate he would say that because he knows that's not true and that's not what he was told.""View Story →
""If we need something for America and it's American, we're going to keep it for America first.""View Story →
"The reason why Cuba doesn't have oil and fuel is because they want it for free."View Story →
"You need to change the people in charge, you need to change the system that runs the country, and you need to change the economic model that it's following."View Story →
"la Casa Blanca quiere nuevos líderes en Cuba."View Story →
"That’s not a very good arrangement."View Story →
"US can see 'finish line' on Iran war."View Story →
"We can see the finish line. It’s not today, it’s not tomorrow, but it is coming."View Story →
"There are messages being exchanged, there are talks going on. There is the potential for direct meeting at some point."View Story →
"We can see the finish line. It’s not today, it’s not tomorrow, but it is coming."View Story →
"There are messages being exchanged, there are talks going on. There is the potential for direct meeting at some point."View Story →
"Ultimately, that’s a decision for the president to make, and he’ll have to make it."View Story →
"we are going to have to reexamine whether or not this alliance that has served this country well for a while is still serving that purpose."View Story →
"We can see the finish line. It’s not today, it’s not tomorrow, but it is coming."View Story →
"Messages are being exchanged, talks are going on. There is the potential for a direct meeting at some point."View Story →
"we are going to have to reexamine whether or not this alliance that has served this country well for a while is still serving that purpose."View Story →
"We can see the finish line. It's not today, it's not tomorrow, but it is coming."View Story →
"There are messages being exchanged, there are talks going on. There is the potential for direct meeting at some point."View Story →
"Ultimately, that's a decision for the president to make, and he'll have to make it."View Story →
"But I do think, unfortunately, we are going to have to reexamine whether or not this alliance that has served this country well for a while is still serving that purpose."View Story →
"We can see the finish line. It's not today, it's not tomorrow, but it is coming."View Story →
"Ultimately, that's a decision for the president to make, and he'll have to make it."View Story →
"We can see the finish line. It's not today, it's not tomorrow, but it is coming."View Story →
"Washington podría reconsiderar su relación con la OTAN una vez que termine la guerra contra Irán."View Story →
""I think there's no doubt, unfortunately, after this conflict is concluded we are going to have to re-examine that relationship.""View Story →
"He said that this would be illegal and unacceptable."View Story →
"Ultimately, there will have to be a transition phase. There will have to be free and fair elections in Venezuela, and that point has to come"View Story →
"There's been progress made in those talks, but not finality yet. We're hoping that will happen very shortly."View Story →
"You cannot fix their economy if you don’t change their system of government."View Story →
"We can see the finish line."View Story →
"Last night, the niece and grand niece of deceased Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Major General Qasem Soleimani were arrested."View Story →
"Soleimani Afshar is an outspoken supporter of the totalitarian, terrorist regime in Iran."View Story →
"Until recently, Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter were green card holders living lavishly in the United States."View Story →
"The State Department said Rubio revoked their residency status, also known as a green card."View Story →
"Until recently, Hamideh Suleimani Afshar and her daughter were green card holders living lavishly in the United States."View Story →
"The administration would not allow foreign nationals who express support for groups considered adversarial to US interests to maintain residency in the country."View Story →
"Afshar is the niece of deceased Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani. She is also an outspoken supporter of the Iranian regime who celebrated attacks on Americans and referred to our country as the 'Great Satan.'"View Story →
"We are relieved that this American is now freed and are working to support her safe departure from Iraq."View Story →
""We are relieved that this American is now free and are working to support her safe departure from Iraq.""View Story →
"we’re going to have to reexamine the value of NATO."View Story →
"We are relieved that this American is now free and are working to support her safe departure from Iraq."View Story →
"We will conduct a full review of NATO after the war."View Story →
"We are relieved that this American is now free and are working to support her safe departure from Iraq."View Story →
"China’s decision to detain or otherwise impede Panama-flagged vessels engaged in lawful trade destabilizes supply chains, raises costs, and erodes confidence in the global trading system."View Story →
"condemned China for detaining Panama-flagged vessels, calling the actions a threat to global trade."View Story →
"Your success is our success."View Story →
"We will not tolerate its assault on state sovereignty."View Story →
"the US had no option other than to join the attack."View Story →
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April 3, 2026When will the Iran war end? Tracing the Trump administration's timelines
Experts say many US presidents have offered a timeline for a conflict - only to then shift their estimates.
April 3, 2026Trump's anger over Iran thrusts NATO into fresh crisis - reuters.com
Trump's anger over Iran thrusts NATO into fresh crisis reuters.com
April 3, 2026Trump threatens to strike Iran's bridges and electric power plants - reuters.com
Trump threatens to strike Iran's bridges and electric power plants reuters.com
April 3, 2026Vance to visit Hungary, meet with Orban next week ahead of election - Reuters
Vance to visit Hungary, meet with Orban next week ahead of election Reuters
April 2, 2026US lifts sanctions on Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodríguez
It is the latest sign of warming relations between the US and Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro was seized in a commando raid.
April 2, 2026In prime-time address, Trump tells wary public Iran goals nearly achieved - Reuters
In prime-time address, Trump tells wary public Iran goals nearly achieved Reuters
April 1, 2026A war meant to break Iran could leave Tehran stronger, and Gulf exposed - Reuters
A war meant to break Iran could leave Tehran stronger, and Gulf exposed Reuters
April 1, 2026What do Trump's latest comments on leaving Nato mean for the alliance?
Trump has criticised Nato members for showing a lack of support for US objectives in Iran.
April 1, 2026US Vice President Vance spoke to intermediaries about Iran conflict as recently as Tuesday, source says - Reuters
US Vice President Vance spoke to intermediaries about Iran conflict as recently as Tuesday, source says Reuters
April 1, 2026UK's Starmer, asked about Trump's NATO comments, says he will act in Britain's interest - Reuters
UK's Starmer, asked about Trump's NATO comments, says he will act in Britain's interest Reuters
April 1, 2026Rubio says US can see 'finish line' on Iran war - Reuters
Rubio says US can see 'finish line' on Iran war Reuters
April 1, 2026Trump says the US could end the Iran war in two to three weeks - Reuters
Trump says the US could end the Iran war in two to three weeks Reuters
March 31, 2026Europe pushes back on some US military operations as concerns over Iran war mount - Reuters
Europe pushes back on some US military operations as concerns over Iran war mount Reuters
March 31, 2026At least 16 killed and thousands displaced by gang attack in rural Haiti
The attack happened in the Artibonite region, where members of the Gran Grif gang have targeted locals in the past.
March 31, 2026White House says no change in Cuba policy after Russian tanker waiver - Reuters
White House says no change in Cuba policy after Russian tanker waiver Reuters
March 30, 2026Russian oil tanker reaches Cuba after Trump appears to loosen blockade
The tanker has reached Cuban waters just hours after Donald Trump said he had "no problem" with it.
March 30, 2026Trump is waging war based on instinct and it isn't working
One month into the conflict in Iran, Trump's gut-instinct approach is not proving effective.
March 29, 2026Two Cuba-bound aid ships found days after disappearing
The crew are safe and will complete their mission, a spokesman for the organisers said.
March 28, 2026Twelve US troops wounded in Iran strike on base in Saudi Arabia, US official says - Reuters
Twelve US troops wounded in Iran strike on base in Saudi Arabia, US official says Reuters
March 27, 2026Marco Rubio joins G7 talks with focus on Iran war
It is the secretary of state's first foreign trip since the conflict began last month.
March 27, 2026Oil price falls as Trump talks up Iran peace negotiations
Tehran has rejected claims of talks, with one official questioning the US's diplomatic credibility.
March 25, 2026Marco Rubio testifies in former housemate's Maduro lobbying trial
Rubio's former housemate is charged with illegally trying to influence the first Trump administration on behalf of the Venezuelan government.
March 24, 2026US detainee Dennis Coyle released by Taliban after more than a year
The US declared Taliban-run Afghanistan as a state-sponsor of wrongful detention in early March.
March 24, 2026Rubio to attend G7 meeting in France to discuss Ukraine and Middle East, State Dept says - Reuters
Rubio to attend G7 meeting in France to discuss Ukraine and Middle East, State Dept says Reuters
March 24, 2026Cuba is ready for any potential attack from US amid oil blockade, envoy says - Reuters
Cuba is ready for any potential attack from US amid oil blockade, envoy says Reuters
March 22, 2026BBC in Cuba as island plunged into darkness
More than 10 million people are enduring power cuts after Cuba's national electrical grid collapsed again.
March 22, 2026Trump threatens Iran with power plant strikes over Hormuz oil blockade - Reuters
Trump threatens Iran with power plant strikes over Hormuz oil blockade Reuters
March 22, 2026Ukraine says talks to resolve war will continue in US on Sunday - Reuters
Ukraine says talks to resolve war will continue in US on Sunday Reuters
March 21, 2026Ros Atkins on... Trump's mixed messages on the war
The BBC’s Analysis Editor looks at President Trump’s mixed messages on the war with Iran.
March 19, 2026Trump compares attack on Iran to Pearl Harbor in meeting with Japanese PM
In a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister, US President Donald Trump was asked why he didn't inform allies about his plan to attack Iran.
March 19, 2026US detects drones over base where Rubio, Hegseth live, Washington Post reports - Reuters
US detects drones over base where Rubio, Hegseth live, Washington Post reports Reuters
March 19, 2026Why did only two Iranian football players stay in Australia?
After Australia gave humanitarian visas to seven team members, only two decided to stay - the BBC's Katy Watson explains what happened.
March 17, 2026Rubio tells US diplomats to push allies to blacklist Iran's Revolutionary Guards and Hezbollah - Reuters
Rubio tells US diplomats to push allies to blacklist Iran's Revolutionary Guards and Hezbollah Reuters
March 16, 2026Trump says talks with Cuba ongoing, action possible after Iran - Reuters
Trump says talks with Cuba ongoing, action possible after Iran Reuters
March 16, 2026'A new norm': BBC visits Doha market starting to fill up again two weeks into Iran war
The BBC's International News correspondent, Barbara Plett Usher, visits Doha's Souq Waqif market as strikes in the region continue.
March 15, 2026Watch: Why Kharg Island is a lifeline for Iran
BBC Security Brief's Mikey Kay breaks down why Kharg Island is so strategically important for Tehran.
March 14, 2026Cuba says it will release 51 prisoners in the coming days
Havana says it is in talks with Washington as no fuel has entered the island in three months.
March 13, 2026Pope Leo says Christians who start wars should go to confession - Reuters
Pope Leo says Christians who start wars should go to confession Reuters
March 13, 2026Justified or not? US military families on fears of Iran war
BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith spoke to Gold Star mum Lynn, whose son died in the Iraq War, and veteran Jeremy.
March 12, 2026EU and UK demand Israel stop surge in West Bank settler violence since Iran war
Six Palestinians have been killed during attacks by settlers in the West Bank since the start of Israel's war, the UN says.
March 11, 2026Boeing signs $289 million Israel contract for 5,000 smart bombs, source says - Reuters
Boeing signs $289 million Israel contract for 5,000 smart bombs, source says Reuters
March 10, 2026Rising prices, mixed messages: Iran war is fraught with political risk for Trump
The war's price, measured in damage to the economy and in political costs to Trump, is still coming into view.
March 10, 2026Democratic US senators demand immediate hearings on Iran war - Reuters
Democratic US senators demand immediate hearings on Iran war Reuters
March 10, 2026Trump on Cuba: May or may not be a "friendly takeover" - Reuters
Trump on Cuba: May or may not be a "friendly takeover" Reuters
March 9, 2026Anthropic sues US government for calling it a risk
The artificial intelligence company has been in a public fight with US government leaders over use of its tools like Claude
March 9, 2026Trump tells NY Post he is 'nowhere near' deciding to send troops to Iran to secure nuclear stockpile - Reuters
Trump tells NY Post he is 'nowhere near' deciding to send troops to Iran to secure nuclear stockpile Reuters
March 9, 2026Watch: Why the Iran war is pushing up oil prices
As turmoil continues in the Middle East, the price of crude oil rose to more than $100 a barrel on Monday.
March 9, 2026Watch: Ukrainian anti-drone 'bullet' that could help defend Gulf
The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer.
March 9, 2026Iran conflict forces Asian central banks into sharp policy rethink - Reuters
Iran conflict forces Asian central banks into sharp policy rethink Reuters
March 9, 2026'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian chief
UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East.
March 8, 2026Trump tells Britain he does not need its help to win Iran war - Reuters
Trump tells Britain he does not need its help to win Iran war Reuters
March 7, 2026As Iran's retaliation began, US officials scrambled to arrange evacuations - Reuters
As Iran's retaliation began, US officials scrambled to arrange evacuations Reuters
March 7, 2026Trump says Cuba negotiating deal with him and Rubio - Reuters
Trump says Cuba negotiating deal with him and Rubio Reuters
March 7, 2026Trump announces new military coalition to 'eradicate cartels' in Western Hemisphere - Reuters
Trump announces new military coalition to 'eradicate cartels' in Western Hemisphere Reuters
March 7, 2026Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says - Reuters
Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says Reuters
March 7, 2026Days after Iran strikes, Trump hosts Latin American leaders with China in focus - Reuters
Days after Iran strikes, Trump hosts Latin American leaders with China in focus Reuters
March 7, 2026China spent years building ties in Latin America. Can Trump make room for the US?
US President Donald Trump will meet with ideologically-aligned Latin American leaders to try and counter China's influence in the region.
March 7, 2026US skips congressional review to approve munitions sale to Israel - Reuters
US skips congressional review to approve munitions sale to Israel Reuters
March 7, 2026After Iran, will Trump turn his eyes to Cuba?
During a White House event with the Inter Miami CF soccer team, the US president said the island was “ready to fall”.
March 6, 2026College sports needs Congress to fix NIL, Trump says, while promising executive order - Reuters
College sports needs Congress to fix NIL, Trump says, while promising executive order Reuters
March 6, 2026Inside Venezuela's political transition two months after Maduro's ousting
The BBC's Ione Wells reports from the country and speaks to recently freed opposition politicians about the government's future and relations with the US.
March 6, 2026Trump sets his sights on crisis-hit Cuba after Iran action
The US president has claimed the Cuban authorities “want to make a deal so bad”.
March 6, 2026Rubbish piles and cooking with firewood - fuel shortages push Cubans to breaking point
The BBC's Will Grant spoke to several Cubans as the country grapples with severe electricity shortages, which is attributed in part to US sanctions.
March 6, 2026From killing her dog to luxury jets: Six times Kristi Noem made headlines
Noem boosted deportations during her first year, but her controversies reportedly frustrated Trump.
March 6, 2026Exclusive: US investigation points to likely US responsibility in Iran school strike, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: US investigation points to likely US responsibility in Iran school strike, sources say Reuters
March 6, 2026Trump celebrates Messi, revels in Inter Miami’s “good looks” - Reuters
Trump celebrates Messi, revels in Inter Miami’s “good looks” Reuters
March 6, 2026Trump: want to finish Iran then Cuba 'question of time' - Reuters
Trump: want to finish Iran then Cuba 'question of time' Reuters
March 5, 2026US House rejects war powers resolution, backs Trump on Iran war - Reuters
US House rejects war powers resolution, backs Trump on Iran war Reuters
March 5, 2026Israeli evacuation order for Beirut's southern suburbs sparks panic
Huge traffic jams form after the unprecedented warning for people to leave the Hezbollah stronghold, as Israel steps up its strikes across Lebanon.
March 5, 2026Majority of US Senate votes to block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers, voting continues - Reuters
Majority of US Senate votes to block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers, voting continues Reuters
March 4, 2026Top Republican in Congress shrugs off economic risks of Iran war ahead of U.S. midterms - Reuters
Top Republican in Congress shrugs off economic risks of Iran war ahead of U.S. midterms Reuters
March 4, 2026'Every day feels like a month': Iranians describe life under 'constant' US-Israeli strikes
Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns - all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones.
March 4, 2026US Senate to vote on Trump's war powers as Iran conflict continues
The measure, which is not expected to pass, would require the withdrawal of US forces from the operation until approved by Congress.
March 4, 2026Pentagon's Hegseth says Trump got 'last laugh' as US kills Iranian leader of Trump assassination plot - Reuters
Pentagon's Hegseth says Trump got 'last laugh' as US kills Iranian leader of Trump assassination plot Reuters
March 4, 2026Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, frontrunner to be Iran's supreme leader? - Reuters
Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, frontrunner to be Iran's supreme leader? Reuters
March 4, 2026US lawmakers set to vote on war powers as Iran conflict widens - Reuters
US lawmakers set to vote on war powers as Iran conflict widens Reuters
March 4, 2026Pentagon identifies first US soldiers killed in Iran war - Reuters
Pentagon identifies first US soldiers killed in Iran war Reuters
March 3, 2026Exclusive: US turns up heat on Venezuela with threat to indict new leader Delcy Rodriguez - Reuters
Exclusive: US turns up heat on Venezuela with threat to indict new leader Delcy Rodriguez Reuters
March 3, 2026Authorities put down limited fire in vicinity of US consulate in Dubai after drone strike, media office says - Reuters
Authorities put down limited fire in vicinity of US consulate in Dubai after drone strike, media office says Reuters
March 3, 2026Too early to tell scope of Iran strikes, Trump tells Congress
In a letter to Congress, the US president says that the threat from Iran had become "untenable".
March 3, 2026Trump says he ordered strike on Iran over attack fears - Reuters
Trump says he ordered strike on Iran over attack fears Reuters
March 3, 2026China's foreign minister tells Israeli counterpart that attacks on Iran must end - Reuters
China's foreign minister tells Israeli counterpart that attacks on Iran must end Reuters
March 3, 2026US says it is facilitating Mideast charter flights for Americans amid criticism over Iran - Reuters
US says it is facilitating Mideast charter flights for Americans amid criticism over Iran Reuters
March 3, 2026US nationals urged to leave Middle East as conflict spreads
The US State Department says Americans should "depart now via commercial means" as strikes continue.
March 3, 2026Russia raises alarm over conflict's impact on Bushehr nuclear plant in Iran - Reuters
Russia raises alarm over conflict's impact on Bushehr nuclear plant in Iran Reuters
March 3, 2026Trump's Asian allies fear Iran war will sap defences against China - Reuters
Trump's Asian allies fear Iran war will sap defences against China Reuters
March 3, 2026Oil and gas prices rise on new Iran threat to Gulf shipping
Iranian official threatens to "set fire" to any ships passing through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
March 3, 2026Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi - Reuters
Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi Reuters
March 3, 2026Netanyahu says war against Iran may take 'some time', but not years - Reuters
Netanyahu says war against Iran may take 'some time', but not years Reuters
March 3, 2026Melania Trump chairs UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict amid Iran strikes
It is the first time the spouse of any world leader has presided over a UN Security Council meeting.
March 3, 2026Rubio says planned Israeli action against Iran prompted US strikes - Reuters
Rubio says planned Israeli action against Iran prompted US strikes Reuters
March 2, 2026Lebanese prime minister says Lebanon will ban Hezbollah's military activities - Reuters
Lebanese prime minister says Lebanon will ban Hezbollah's military activities Reuters
March 2, 2026Pentagon tells Congress no sign that Iran was going to attack US first, sources say - Reuters
Pentagon tells Congress no sign that Iran was going to attack US first, sources say Reuters
March 2, 2026Exclusive: Prior to Iran attacks, CIA assessed Khamenei could be replaced by hardline IRGC elements if killed, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: Prior to Iran attacks, CIA assessed Khamenei could be replaced by hardline IRGC elements if killed, sources say Reuters
February 28, 2026What we know about the joint US-Israel attack on Iran
Iran has retaliated with a missile barrage towards Israel, while explosions have been heard in Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
February 28, 2026Iran designated as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, Rubio says - Reuters
Iran designated as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, Rubio says Reuters
February 27, 2026Trump 'not thrilled' with Iran after latest talks on nuclear programme
President Trump said he was not happy with Iran's stance, but had not yet decided whether to attack.
February 27, 2026Trump raises prospect of 'friendly takeover' of Cuba, says Rubio in talks - Reuters
Trump raises prospect of 'friendly takeover' of Cuba, says Rubio in talks Reuters
February 27, 2026Trump says of Iran: Sometimes you have to use force - Reuters
Trump says of Iran: Sometimes you have to use force Reuters
February 27, 2026Rubio will travel to Israel next week amid Iran tensions - Reuters
Rubio will travel to Israel next week amid Iran tensions Reuters
February 27, 2026UK withdraws embassy staff from Iran temporarily - Reuters
UK withdraws embassy staff from Iran temporarily Reuters
February 27, 2026IAEA report says Iran must allow inspections, points at Isfahan - Reuters
IAEA report says Iran must allow inspections, points at Isfahan Reuters
February 27, 2026Exclusive: Druzhba pipeline carried Ukrainian and Russian oil before attack, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: Druzhba pipeline carried Ukrainian and Russian oil before attack, sources say Reuters
February 27, 2026Blackouts and emergency aid: Why the Cuban Revolution faces its biggest threat yet
Will a worsening internal crisis create the conditions for the Cuban Revolution to unravel from within?
February 27, 2026American citizen among those killed in Cuba boat shooting, US official says
Cuba has accused those on board of planning "an infiltration with terrorist aims” and firing first.
February 26, 2026AfD hails court injunction on 'extremist' label as victory
The ruling is temporary, but party co-leader Alice Weidel has already described it as a "major victory".
February 26, 2026Four shot dead on US-registered speedboat by border guard, Cuba says
Six other passengers were wounded in the incident, which took place near an island on Cuba's northern coast.
February 25, 2026Rubio urges Caribbean leaders to cooperate on gangs as Cuba worries grow - Reuters
Rubio urges Caribbean leaders to cooperate on gangs as Cuba worries grow Reuters
February 25, 2026Watch: Iran, Olympics and partisan divisions among takeaways from Trump speech
The US president's speech to Congress included spats with political rivals and special guests.
February 25, 2026Who is Abigail Spanberger, the Democrat set to give State of the Union response
The rebuttal - first delivered in 1966 - is often given by rising stars in the opposition party.
February 24, 2026Hong Kong lodges 'strong protest' after Panama takes control of canal ports
Last month, Panama's Supreme Court cancelled the contracts of a Hong Kong based firm that allowed it to operate the ports.
February 24, 2026US partially evacuates Beirut embassy amid rising Iran tensions
The State Department has ordered non-essential staff to leave the embassy in Beirut after a security review.
February 23, 2026Italian region resists US pressure to curb use of Cuban doctors - Reuters
Italian region resists US pressure to curb use of Cuban doctors Reuters
February 23, 2026US pulling non-essential staff from embassy in Beirut amid Iran tensions - Reuters
US pulling non-essential staff from embassy in Beirut amid Iran tensions Reuters
February 23, 2026Pezeshkian says Iran will not bow to pressure amid US nuclear talks - Reuters
Pezeshkian says Iran will not bow to pressure amid US nuclear talks Reuters
February 21, 2026UK foreign minister to meet Rubio amid tensions over joint air base - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Trump's foreign policy dilemma laid bare by Iran tensions
The president’s calls for peace and willingness to exert military power can at times feel like competing impulses.
February 20, 2026Indonesia secures 19% tariff deal with US, palm oil and other commodities exempt - Reuters
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