Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified publicly to Congress for the first time since the war began, laying out the Trump administration’s demands for a peace deal as the ceasefire falters. He pressed Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and commit to future negotiations, while warning that proposed tolls on shipping are unacceptable. Rubio’s testimony adds pressure on diplomats and military planners already preparing for possible strikes and heightens congressional scrutiny of any exit plan.
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