Rubio Says Iran Deal Needs Time, Military Options Open Before Trump

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that an Iran agreement requires continued work and that President Trump holds military options.

• Rubio announced that Trump possesses several options for dealing with Iran, including military action.
• Rubio said an agreement with Iran will require continuous work over a period of time.
• Rubio said Washington will keep defending sea straits and keeping them open, and that Iran will not be allowed a nuclear weapon.
• Rubio said Iran expects the Democratic Party to win the US elections and thinks Trump will be unable to act against it.
• Rubio said ultimate decision-making in Iran rests with individuals who believe in the revolution, complicating any agreement.
• Rubio said the United States possesses large quantities of ammunition to achieve its goals in Iran.
• Rubio said Washington will fulfill its commitments under a defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and stressed US commitment to security cooperation with Riyadh.
• Rubio described the Houthi situation in Yemen as a very serious problem facing the United States and Gulf states.