INTERNATIONAL — April 1, 2026
US Secretary of State Rubio Sees 'Finish Line' in Iran War
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the United States can see the 'finish line' in the war with Iran, amid exchanges with Tehran as the conflict enters its fifth week. President Donald Trump indicated a possible US withdrawal in two or three weeks, regardless of a deal.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Khaama Press — corroborated by Pajhwok and RTA — 2 min read
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that Washington can see the "finish line" in the war with Iran.
Rubio made the remarks to Fox News as the conflict entered its fifth week. Messages are being exchanged between Washington and Tehran, with potential for direct talks, he said. The war began in late February and has expanded to involve Lebanon, Iraq and Gulf shipping lanes.
President Donald Trump said the US could withdraw from the war within "two or three weeks," with or without a deal from Iran.
The fighting has caused thousands of deaths and millions displaced, along with volatility in oil prices and shipping due to threats against the Strait of Hormuz.
Rubio also suggested the US may review its relationship with NATO after the war.
Read the original reporting at Khaama Press →
Reliability assessment
Core claim is direct on-record statement by named US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Fox News, corroborated by three outlets (Khaama Press, Pajhwok, RTA).
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Khaama Press: "heavy regional toll" (mild emotional framing of casualties and displacement); "most destabilizing Middle East crises" (hyperbolic assessment of the conflict's impact); "biggest unanswered questions" (dramatic emphasis on uncertainty).
Independent web corroboration
A separate web search returned 8 matching reports. A selection:
Rubio said there were messages being exchanged between Iran and the U.S. and there is the potential to have a "direct meeting at some point" between the two sides. "There are messages being exchanged, there are talks going on.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised on the evening of March 31 that although the end of the Iran war will not come "tomorrow," it will come soon.
- Rubio says US can see 'finish line' on Iran war - AL-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent since 2012al-monitor.com
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday Washington could see the "finish line" in the Iran war, which is now in its fifth week
- Rubio says US can see 'finish line' on Iran war - The Economic Timeseconomictimes.indiatimes.com
Iran War: Trump says the US could end the West Asia conflict in two to three weeks "Ultimately, that's a decision for the president to make, and he'll have to make it," Rubio said.
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