Rubio tells allies U.S. shifting from strikes to sanctions on Iran

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has informed foreign counterparts that the United States will not initiate new strikes against Iran for the time being. Instead, the U.S. is shifting its focus toward other pressure mechanisms, specifically a new sanctions initiative and the existing naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This strategic pivot reflects President Trump's desire to end the conflict by utilizing economic warfare to suffocate Tehran rather than continuing direct military engagements against the nation.