Rubio warns Iran misreads US politics; midterms won't deter Trump action

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Iran's apparent strategy of waiting for the US midterm elections is a miscalculation, asserting that the November outcome would not constrain President Trump from imposing sanctions or using military force against Tehran. This signals a hardening of US rhetoric and a warning against Iranian delay tactics, though it remains unclear if this reflects a policy shift or diplomatic posturing.