ALERT: The war in Iran, a political test for both the isolationist J. D. Vance and the interventionist Marco Rubio
According to recent reports, the following story has emerged from the international scene.
US Vice President JD Vance (left), Secretary of State Marco Rubio (center) and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth during a reception with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House in Washington on March 3, 2026. JONATHAN ERNST/REUTERS A war is not just a military exercise. It also represents a political revelation. Both candidates with Trumpist heritage, the American vice-president, JD Vance, and the secretary of state, Marco Rubio, are managing the offensive against Iran in a very different way. The first, embarrassed by this uncertain military adventure, is holding back as never before since the start of this mandate. The second, a supporter of the decapitation of the Iranian regime, tripped over the carpet on which he was walking with confidence. Read later On March 2, Marco Rubio committed his first major political mistake, in the corridors of Congress. In front of journalists, he defended the idea of a preventive war against Iran, because of Israeli intentions. “We knew there would be Israeli action, we knew it would precipitate an attack [iranienne] against American forces, and we knew that if we did not preemptively target them before these attacks began, we would suffer more casualties. » Fury in the MAGA ranks (“Make America Great Again”). The United States dragged into an unpredictable war by Israel? You have 86.54% of this article left to read. The rest is reserved for subscribers.
The Bigger Picture:
This report highlights significant developments in the international landscape that could reshape diplomatic relations in the coming weeks.
This is part of a broader trend that has been reshaping the geopolitical landscape in recent months.
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