politics
Rubio says US strikes on Iran paused 'for the time being' in lieu of economic war
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told his foreign counterparts this week that the United States plans to sideline military strikes on Iran in exchange for other forms of pressure, according to a report.
TL;DR
- US plans to sideline military strikes on Iran.
- Focus will be on economic sanctions pushed by the Treasury Department.
- U.S. naval forces removed sea mines from the Strait of Hormuz.
- Removing mines is expected to ease oil flow and further pressure Iran's economy.