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Did Israel force Trump into war with Iran? After Marco Rubio suggests so, Israel’s critics erupt.

“Secretary Rubio says the quiet part out loud: this is an unnecessary war of choice,” tweeted Rep. Sara Jacobs, a Jewish progressive from California. “Israel forced our hand – there was no imminent threat to the United States. And instead of talking Israel out of going to war, President Trump went along with it and put U.S. lives at risk.”

Rubio says Israel's strike plan triggered US attack on Iran

The United States attacked Iran only after learning that ally Israel was going to strike and fearing Tehran would retaliate against US forces, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday."This is

Rubio claims US knew Israel would attack Iran, acted to protect American troops from ‘imminent threat’

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Trump attacked Iran over the weekend because he knew Israel was going to launch a military strike and worried about retaliation against American bases from Tehran.

Trump officials say Israel’s plans helped lead the US into Iran war

The Trump administration and its allies in Congress are presenting a shifting new justification for the U.S. attack on Iran.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit Israel amid Iran concerns

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Israel Monday and Tuesday to discuss Iran and other issues, the State Department announced Friday.

Rubio Will No Longer Visit Israel on Monday

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will no longer travel to Israel on Monday “due to current circumstances,” according to Dylan Johnson, assistant secretary of state for global public affairs. The State Department announced the trip Friday,

Rubio still plans to visit Israel Monday and Tuesday: State Department

Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to visit Israel early next week for meetings with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the State Department confirmed Friday. Dylan Johnson, assistant secretary of state for global public affairs,

Rubio to travel to Israel to discuss Iran, other issues, State Dept. says

The United States has been pressuring Iran to curb its nuclear program, but talks between the two countries have not led to a breakthrough so far.

Rubio to Visit Israel as Embassies Evacuate Over Iran Fears

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Israel next week, amid a US military buildup in the region designed to pressure Iran over ongoing nuclear talks.

Rubio will travel to Israel next week amid Iran tensions

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Israel next week, where he will discuss Iran, the State Department said in a statement on Friday, as the U.S. has assembled a large military force in the region amid rising tensions with Tehran.