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Rubio: Iran attack operation started in Feb has ended

Rubio: Iran attack operation started in Feb has ended

Thairath•International•7d ago

Reader Briefing

US State Department confirms a February military operation against Iran has concluded, shifting focus to securing the Strait of Hormuz.

  • •US Secretary of State confirmed that a military operation in Iran, which began in February, has ended.
  • •The US is now prioritizing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping.
  • •This shift follows the expiration of a 60-day confrontation period with Iran that required congressional approval to continue.
  • •Discussions regarding Iran's nuclear program and its enriched uranium stockpiles will proceed through diplomatic channels.

Overview

  • •On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the end of a military operation.
  • •The 'Epic Fury' mission against Iran, which began in February 2026, has concluded.
  • •Marco Rubio stated the US is now shifting focus to 'Project Freedom' to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
  • •The White House previously notified Congress that the confrontation with Iran had 'ceased' after reaching a 60-day limit.
  • •Diplomatic efforts are underway to understand Tehran's willingness to negotiate key issues related to its nuclear program.
  • •Rubio accused Iran of actively pursuing a nuclear weapons program despite denials.
  • •Rubio indicated that the US seeks clear diplomatic solutions, not immediate written agreements, regarding Iran's nuclear program.
  • •The US expressed concerns about Iran's development of long-range missiles and underground uranium enrichment centrifuges.

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Key Quotes

Marco Rubio
"The operation has ended. The 'Epic Fury' mission, as the President notified Congress, has completed that phase."
ปฏิบัติการสิ้นสุดลงแล้ว ภารกิจ ‘อีปิก ฟิวรี’ (Epic Fury) ตามที่ประธานาธิบดีได้แจ้งต่อสภาคองเกรสถือว่าจบขั้นตอนนั้นไปแล้ว
Marco Rubio
"Now we are moving into 'Project Freedom.'"
ตอนนี้เรากำลังก้าวเข้าสู่ 'โครงการแห่งเสรีภาพ' (Project Freedom)
Marco Rubio
"referring to Trump's initiative to send forces to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz."
โดยอ้างถึงโครงการริเริ่มของทรัมป์ในการส่งกองกำลังคุ้มกันเรือพาณิชย์ผ่านช่องแคบฮอร์มุซ
Marco Rubio
""But they do not truly mean that.""
“แต่พวกเขาไม่ได้หมายความตามนั้นจริง ๆ”
Marco Rubio
""Are doing everything possible" as a country would if it "wanted to have a nuclear weapons program.""
“กำลังลงมือทำทุกวิถีทาง” แบบที่ประเทศหนึ่งจะทำหาก “ต้องการมีโครงการอาวุธนิวเคลียร์”

Key Entities

Person

Marco Rubio(มาร์โก รูบิโอ)ℹ️
US Secretary of State who confirmed the end of military operations against Iran.
Trump(ทรัมป์)ℹ️
US President associated with the 'Project Freedom' initiative.

Place

United States(สหรัฐฯ)ℹ️
Nation involved in military operations and diplomatic negotiations with Iran.
Iran(อิหร่าน)ℹ️
Nation that was the target of a recently concluded military operation and subject of nuclear program discussions.
Strait of Hormuz(ช่องแคบฮอร์มุซ)ℹ️
Key maritime passage that the US is prioritizing to secure.

Organization

Congress(สภาคองเกรส)ℹ️
US legislative body notified about military actions and requiring approval for continued confrontations.
Tehran Government(รัฐบาลเตหะราน)
The government of Iran, with whom the US is seeking diplomatic understanding on nuclear negotiations.