US economic pressure has weakened Iran, says Rubio

Senator Marco Rubio said that economic pressure on Iran has weakened its regime to the point that there is currently no need for additional military action, stressing that American victory lies in ensuring Tehran is prevented from acquiring nuclear weapons under any circumstances.

Speaking at the National Lawyers Convention organized by the Federalist Society in Washington, Rubio said the economic damage inflicted by the United States on the Iranian regime has become extremely severe. He added: "There is no need for military action because we have weakened them so much."

Defining the concept of American victory in the confrontation with Iran, Rubio emphasized that the primary goal is to permanently prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons, considering this the true measure of success, rather than simply inflicting military damage.

Rubio explained that achieving this objective requires denying Iran the funds and equipment needed to develop nuclear weapons, stressing that Washington cannot accept Tehran acquiring such nuclear capabilities.