Rubio says Trump's war against Iran not 'necessarily popular' but needed to stop a nuclear threat
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the war against Iran, arguing it is necessary to prevent a nuclear threat despite its lack of popularity. The conflict has contributed to higher energy prices and disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, adding to pressure on consumers.
America's top diplomat offered a robust defence of the more than eight-month-old war even as voters blamed Mr. Trump's policies for the hit to their pocketbooks, including higher energy prices that stemmed from disruptions to shipments in the Strait of Hormuz