Trump contradicts Rubio, says Israel didn’t force him to launch war
Donald Trump denied that Israel forced him into attacking Iran, contradicting his own Secretary of State.… ↗
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To anyone who thinks Trump can bring peace and equality to Iran – I’ve got a bridge to sell you. Going cheap | Marina Hyde
<p>If POTUS can really bomb peace, stability and women’s rights into the Middle East, I’ll take my hat off to him. Judging by his role in Gaza, I won’t hold my breath</p><p>Donald Trump <a href="https://www.theguardian.c… ↗
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US strikes on Iran triggered by Israel’s plan to launch attack, Rubio says
<p>Democrats disturbed by rationale that Trump ordered pre-emptive strikes out of concern about Tehran retaliation</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/03/us-israel-war-iran-live-updates… ↗
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US’s Rubio tries to justify attacks on Iran as driven by self-defence
Marco Rubio has tried to justify the coordinated attacks with Israel on Iran since Saturday as driven by self-defence.… ↗
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Fury as Marco Rubio admits Israel forced US into war with Iran: 'The worst possible thing'
After learning that Israel would strike Iran , posing an 'imminent threat' to US soldiers in the region due to retaliatory strikes, the US chose to 'act preemptively,' Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.… ↗
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Rubio suggests US strikes on Iran were influenced by Israeli plans
Secretary of state says he hopes Iranian people will overthrow regime, as US military says six service members killed.… ↗
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Trump raises prospect of 'friendly takeover' of Cuba
US President Donald Trump has raised the prospect of a "friendly takeover" of Cuba, telling reporters at the White House that Secretary of State Marco Rubio was dealing with the issue at a "very high level".… ↗
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Rubio plans Israel trip as Trump says he’s ‘not happy’ with US-Iran talks
Trump tells reporters he would 'love not to use' military force against Iran but added, 'Sometimes you have to.'… ↗
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What we know so far about the deadly boat shooting off Cuba’s coast
<p>Cuba says it thwarted armed exiles on a Florida-registered speedboat who were trying to infiltrate from the US</p><p>A deadly <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/25/cuba-says-border-guards-killed-four-… ↗
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FirstFT: Nvidia stock downbeat despite blockbuster quarter
Also in today’s newsletter: Rubio promises investigation into Cuba shootings and Hillary Clinton appears before House committee… ↗
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Iran speculation spikes as Rubio briefs ‘Gang of Eight’ ahead of Trump speech
The US secretary of state will meet congressional leader just hours before Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address, intensifying speculation about imminent military action.… ↗
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Marco Rubio to deliver rare briefing to top US lawmakers on Iran amid tensions
<p>Secretary of state’s address comes as US deploys largest force of aircraft and warships to Middle East since 2003</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/feb/24/us-politics-latest-news-don… ↗
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Rubio credited Spain for the origins of the American cowboy. Mexico begs to differ
<p>After Marco Rubio sparked controversy by tracing the romance of the American cowboy to Spain — drawing a rebuttal from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — historians untangle a far richer story of the mythic figure later immor… ↗
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Foreign Secretary to hold talks in US as Chagos Islands deal thrown into further crisis
<p>Yvette Cooper will hold talks with Marco Rubio in Washington on Friday and the British Indian Ocean territory is likely to be high on the agenda</p>… ↗
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Marco Rubio’s warm words to Viktor Orbán reinforce EU fears that US seeks disunity in Europe
<p>Secretary of state spoke of ‘golden age’ of US-Hungary relations at time of tense transatlantic relations with traditional allies</p><p>Even before he in effect endorsed Hungary’s Viktor Orbán before a crucial parliam… ↗
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France releases suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker after huge fine, as Ukraine peace talks begin – as it happened
<p>Volodymyr Zelenskyy earlier called for ‘justice and strength’ in diplomacy after Russia hit Ukraine with 400 drones and 29 missiles hours before talks</p><p>The European Commission is just giving its daily midday pres… ↗
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In Hungary, Marco Rubio Stresses Trump’s Support for Viktor Orban
The U.S. secretary of state said in Budapest that the president was “deeply committed” to the success of Viktor Orban, who has boasted of creating an “illiberal state.”… ↗
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The U.S. ready to make up, Europe ready to break up in Munich
Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to reassure Europe at the Munich Security Conference, but European leaders are skeptical.… ↗
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Trump ‘committed’ to Hungarian PM Orban’s success, says Rubio during Central Europe tour
<p>Orban is considered by many on the American hard right as a model for Trump’s tough immigration policies and support for Christian conservatism</p>… ↗
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Munich conference ends with Europe looking for a future less dependent on the U.S.
As the Munich Security Conference wraps up, reassurances from Marco Rubio met a Europe questioning whether it can — and must — stand on its own.… ↗