Trump 'has not made a decision' on Iran, Rubio tells press

What Happened

At the G20 summit in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that President Donald Trump "hasn't made a decision" on whether to strike Iran. Rubio said Trump prefers to resolve the Iran issue "diplomatically," and that otherwise the president would have attacked Iran "weeks ago, months ago." Rubio stated that US Central Command is already protecting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that "virtually every day, every other day, we shoot down a drone or a missile that’s aimed at a ship" from regional countries. He also said the US "fully" recognizes the threat posed by Iran if Trump decides to strike, and accused Iran of waging war against the United States and its neighbors since 1979.

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Why It Matters

Rubio's remarks signal that the Trump administration has not yet chosen military action against Iran despite escalating rhetoric, while asserting that US forces are already conducting defensive operations in the Strait of Hormuz. The comments frame Iran as a persistent threat to regional energy infrastructure and US allies, reinforcing the strategic stakes around the Iran nuclear program, shipping security, and Iran-backed militias. This matters for potential escalation or diplomatic off-ramps, and for Gulf allies seeking US security assurances.

Watch For

Monitor whether the Trump administration announces a formal decision on military strikes against Iran, any changes to US CENTCOM posture or rules of engagement in the Strait of Hormuz, and further reports of intercepted drones or missiles. Watch for Iranian statements or actions in response, including Iranian naval or proxy activity, Houthi attacks on Saudi territory, or Hezbollah rocket fire, as well as any diplomatic developments around the nuclear file.