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Rubio on Iran, China and Japan: 'Iran is begging for a deal'
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- Jul 24, 2026
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- 677
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- https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/4974/
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Summary
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington has no regrets about taking military action against Iran — and may even have waited too long. In an exclusive interview with NHK, he warned that Tehran faces economic collapse unless it agrees to a deal and pointed to Japan's capabilities as countries seek to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. This interview took place in the Philippines on July 23. Comments have been edited for clarity and brevity.