A nuclear Iran would be like 'North Korea in the Middle East,' Rubio says during UN visit

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Tuesday that Iran must never possess a nuclear weapon, warning it would create a "North Korea in the Middle East." Rubio indicated the US remains open to diplomacy and speaking with Iranian officials, despite no meetings being currently scheduled, while asserting that crippling sanctions are impacting Iran's economy.

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In similar Tuesday statements made to FOX, Rubio reiterated his assertion that Iran "must never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon. ".

A nuclear Iran would be like 'North Korea in the Middle East,' Rubio says during UN visit

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