Marco 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.
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Notable Quotes
"I'm not there to make them happy."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"We need to see a swift resolution to this conflict that restores the regional stability."
— Yvette Cooper , Politician
"America's role in advancing peace efforts remained critical."
— Andrii Sybiha , Politician
"If the US wanted to stop the Iran war, it should also put the pressure on Russia."
— Kaja Kallas , Politician
"As far as Iran goes, they're demonstrating a capacity to hit across the Middle East."
— John Healey , Politician
"US wants a global plan to keep Strait of Hormuz open after war ends"
— Marco Rubio , Politician
""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.""
— Marco Rubio , Politician
""If we need something for America and it's American, we're going to keep it for America first.""
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"the U.S. and Iran have had discussions"
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Andrii Sybiha is Ukraine's Foreign Minister.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister advocating for a boycott of the opening ceremony.
Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister.
Foreign Minister of Italy who criticized the IPC's decision.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Faisal bin Farhan is the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia.
French foreign minister addressing the US over activist's death.
Johann Wadephul is Germany's Foreign Minister.
John Healey is the UK's Defence Secretary who recently resigned due to concerns over military funding.
Kaja Kallas is the High Representative of the European Union, advocating for European cooperation and support in geopolitical matters.
British Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party.
U.S. Secretary of State.
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar is the Indian Minister of External Affairs.
Toshimitsu Motegi is the Foreign Minister of Japan.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine, known for his efforts to secure international support amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Yvette Cooper is a British Labour Party politician who has served in various ministerial roles.
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It is the secretary of state's first foreign trip since the conflict began last month.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio informed G7 foreign ministers that the U.S.-Iran war is expected to continue for another two to four weeks, marking the first indication by a senior U.S. official that the conflict may extend beyond the initially suggested four to six-week timeline.
During a G7 ministers meeting on March 27, 2026, a heated exchange occurred between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas regarding the U.S. stance on Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has firmly denied Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's claim that the Trump administration is requiring Ukraine to cede the Donbas region to Russia in exchange for American security guarantees.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to travel to France this week to persuade America's skeptical G7 allies to support the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran, amid global concerns over the conflict's impact on oil shipping routes.
During the G7 Foreign Ministers' summit near Paris, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand expressed cautious concern over the escalating conflict in Iran, initiated by the U.S. and Israel on February 28, and sought clarification from Washington regarding alleged indirect negotiations with Iran.
During a G7 meeting in France, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced skepticism from allies regarding the United States’ strategy in the Iran war, now in its fourth week. He proposed international cooperation to secure the Strait of Hormuz once hostilities end.
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