Marco Rubio, United States Secretary of State One of the key advisers to the Trump administration 2.0 gave an exclusive interview to Al Jazeera about the US position on the Iran war. which was published yesterday (March 30), the main points can be summarized as follows:
1. Negotiations with Iran
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Rubio stated that Currently, negotiations between the United States And Iran is actually doing it. It is mostly indirect communication through ‘intermediaries’ along with increasing military and economic pressure. It reflects that the United States is using a ‘Dual-Track Approach‘ to this war.
2. Nuclear and missile requirements
Rubio emphasized that Iran must abandon its ambitions to build nuclear weapons. Including ending projects to produce missiles and drones. That is a threat to countries in the Arabian Gulf region, although the United States may accept Iran’s civilian nuclear energy program. But it must not be a system that allows for rapid development into weapons.
3. Situation in the Strait of Hormuz
Rubio sternly cautioned that. The Strait of Hormuz must be open to normal traffic. ‘One way or another’ the US and the international community will ‘not accept’ Iran’s claims to sovereignty over the international strait. And Iran will face serious consequences if it violates this, which is one of Iran’s key demands at the negotiating table with the United States.
The Strait of Hormuz is considered one of The ‘main route’ of world oil trade About 20% of fuel travels through the strait. It is now controlled by Iran, which has threatened to attack all commercial ships linked to the United States and Israel amid concerns about the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. The Bab El Mandeb Strait will be further closed. This may make the global energy situation even more shaken.
4. Military achievements and time frame
Rubio stated that US military operations Progress faster than scheduled It has largely succeeded in destroying Iran’s air force and navy. The next objective is to destroy the missile base and the weapons and drone factory. Rubio is confident the United States will achieve all its combat objectives in “weeks, not months,” demonstrating its determination to end the war in the Middle East as quickly as possible. However, now the US-Israel war with Iran has been going on for 5 weeks or more than 1 month.
5. The ambiguity of the new Supreme Leader
US Secretary of State says the status of Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ‘Still a mystery’ Rubio says no one has seen or heard from him yet. This makes the current decision-making process within the Iranian government more straightforward. ‘Vague and unclear’
6. Changing the Iranian regime (Regime Change)
Rubio pointed out that the change of power or regime in Iran It is ‘not an official target’ of this military operation, however, the US welcomes and welcomes it. If there is a political change towards better leadership for the Iranian people. and ready to support if that opportunity comes
7. Criticism of the NATO alliance
Rubio has expressed his dissatisfaction with some NATO ally nations, such as Spain, that have refused access to the United States. Use of airspace and military bases during wartime He questioned the utility of the United States. received from allies in this country Along with a warning that All NATO agreements and roles must ‘has been reconsidered’
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