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world•Nov 1, 2026, 09:38 PM ET

Rubio says Trump wants to end Iran war 'peacefully' even as both sides prepare for strikes

According to reporting by CNBC International Markets, The remarks come as reports suggest that both sides are gearing up for additional military strikes after the U.S. midterm elections.

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Rubio says Trump wants to end Iran war 'peacefully' even as both sides prepare for strikes
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According to reporting by CNBC International Markets, The remarks come as reports suggest that both sides are gearing up for additional military strikes after the U.S. midterm elections.

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump would like to resolve the Iranian war "diplomatically," and prefers not to use military force.

Speaking over the weekend, Rubio told reporters that "He [Trump] hasn't made a decision...what the president expresses to you is incredible confidence that if we needed to do something militarily, we would have the ability to do it, and we really we have everything we need to be successful. But we would prefer to do it peacefully."

The remarks come as reports suggest both sides are gearing up for additional military strikes after the midterm elections.

On Saturday, Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei called for Tehran's armed forces to meet "any level or type of threat" with "an immediate, impactful, and geographically unrestricted response."

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    Nov 1, 09:38 PM ET
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    The remarks come as reports suggest that both sides are gearing up for additional military strikes after the U.S. midterm elections.

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