Rubio: Trump will retaliate 'head for an eye' if Iran persists in attacking US interests

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that Iran's recent escalation of violence against American interests in the Middle East will incur increasing costs. Speaking with reporters on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum on Thursday, Rubio asserted that the price for Iran's actions would escalate nightly until Tehran's leadership "come to their senses."

Rubio characterized U.S. President Donald Trump's stance on dealing with Iran as "a head for an eye." This statement directly references previous claims by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who outlined Iran's operational strategy as "eye for an eye."

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The problem is that any time they make a deal, the people that are in charge either break it or they want to change it.

The Secretary of State also commented on Iran's potential interest in negotiating a new agreement with Washington. He noted that while Iran appears to be seeking another deal, its leadership's past behavior raises concerns. "The problem is that any time they make a deal, the people that are in charge either break it or they want to change it," Rubio stated, suggesting a lack of trust in Tehran's commitment to agreements.

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a head for an eye