Iran designated as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, Rubio says - Reuters
Iran designated as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, Rubio says Reuters
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"Iran designated as a state sponsor of wrongful detention."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"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."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"The Iranian regime must stop taking hostages and release all Americans unjustly detained in Iran, steps that could end this designation and associated actions."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"Sometimes you have to use force."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I’d rather do it the peaceful way, but I want to tell you that these are very dangerous and difficult people."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"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."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"The Iranian regime must stop taking hostages and release all Americans unjustly detained in Iran, steps that could end this designation and associated actions."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"No American should travel to Iran for any reason."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"No American should travel to Iran for any reason."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"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."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"The Iranian regime must stop taking hostages and release all Americans unjustly detained in Iran, steps that could end this designation and associated actions."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"Today, I am designating Iran as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"The Iranian regime must stop taking hostages and release all Americans unjustly detained in Iran, steps that could end this designation."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
Key People
Supreme Leader of Iran.
Ayatollah Khomeini was the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran and its Supreme Leader from 1979 until his death in 1989.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
U.S. Secretary of State.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has designated Iran as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, urging the regime to release all Americans unjustly detained in the country.
The Trump administration has formally designated Iran as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, marking the first such designation under a new executive order.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has designated Iran as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, urging Americans to leave the country immediately.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has designated Iran as a state sponsor of wrongful detention and is considering additional measures, including a potential passport ban.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has labeled Iran a state sponsor of wrongful detention and called for Americans currently in Iran to leave immediately.
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