After Gulf attacks, Rubio faces pushback on 'war is over' claim
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is facing criticism after claiming the war with Iran is over, despite ongoing military strikes and attacks in the Gulf. Recent incidents include an Iranian drone attack on Kuwait's airport and intercepted missiles near Bahrain.
Why it matters
The discrepancy between official government statements and the reality of ongoing regional conflict impacts international security and diplomatic credibility.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies during a House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing in the Rayburn House Office Building on June 3, 2026, in Washington. — Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images عربي 简体中文 Español WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio clashed with lawmakers on Wednesday as he maintained that the US military operation against Iran had concluded despite continued attacks on both sides.
The framing highlights the contradiction between the official's claim and the ongoing violence, which is a common critical journalistic approach.
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