- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran it will pay a 'very heavy price' for its threats, contrasting their 'eye for an eye' rhetoric with President Trump's 'head for an eye' policy.
- Rubio made these remarks during the ASEAN Summit in Manila, emphasizing that Washington would respond more forcefully to any future escalation from Iran.
- He specifically referenced Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's comments, stating, 'They will pay a very heavy price' if they continue their current actions.
- Heightened tensions between the US and Iran have been noted, following months of military confrontations and stalled diplomatic efforts.
- Rubio accused Iran of being a troublemaker in the region, stating that it is at the center of ongoing instability.
- He also highlighted the coordination between the US and Saudi Arabia to counter threats from Iran-backed Houthi rebels targeting shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking at the ASEAN Summit in Manila, emphasized that Iran's actions would incur a ‘very heavy price’. He contrasted the ‘eye for an eye’ policy of Iran with President Trump's ‘head for an eye’ approach, highlighting the escalating tensions between the US and Tehran.12
Rubio's remarks followed Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's comments, indicating that Iran would respond to US actions with equal force. “They will pay a very heavy price,” Rubio stated, underscoring the US's commitment to countering Iran's destabilizing influence in the region.3
The Secretary of State also warned that any disruption to Iran's oil exports could lead to broader shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy corridor. He accused Iran of being the “troublemaker of the region,” asserting that its actions threaten maritime trade and regional stability.5
Rubio further noted that the US is closely coordinating with Saudi Arabia to address threats from Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who have targeted shipping routes in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. He reiterated that Iran's support for groups like Hezbollah and the Houthis continues to destabilize the region, reinforcing the US's assessment of Tehran as central to ongoing security challenges.6
“The price on Iran will get higher every night until they come to their senses,” Rubio concluded, indicating a firm stance against Iran's actions and a call for international awareness of the implications of its policies.
“Rubio stated 'Iran is begging for a deal' but claimed they are not ready, as US strikes continued for the 12th consecutive night. Separately, Brent crude surged to $100 a barrel after Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers.”
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