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On the recordJune 23, 2025
We'll impose costs on Iran if they attack American personnel, whether they do it directly, or whether they do it through some of these proxies that they try to hide behind.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

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Marco Rubio discusses potential consequences for Iran's actions against American personnel.

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