Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Rubio Says Iran Will Never Obtain Nuclear Weapons
Marco Rubio, the U.S. secretary of state, said Iran must never get a nuclear weapon.
He said this is the policy under President Donald Trump.
Rubio spoke at a news briefing in Athens with Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis.
He said stopping Iran from getting a nuclear weapon is the main goal.
Rubio also accused Iran of building up ballistic missiles and unmanned aircraft.
He said those weapons could help shield Iran’s nuclear program from foreign military action.
He did not say exactly what nuclear activities might be allowed in a future agreement.
The article does not report a response from Iran.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran would never be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons under President Donald Trump.
Rubio made the remarks at a joint media briefing with Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis in Athens.
He said preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon remains the administration’s primary directive.
Rubio accused Tehran of building a large stockpile of ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial systems.
He did not specify acceptable limits on Iranian nuclear activity in any potential diplomatic agreement.
- Who
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis.
- What
- Rubio said Iran would never be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons and accused Tehran of expanding its missile and unmanned aerial systems stockpiles.
- When
- The article gives the time as 10:37 but does not specify a date.
- Where
- Athens, Greece.
- Why
- Rubio said preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon is the administration’s primary directive.
- U.S. official
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio
- Iran policy stated
- Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon
- U.S. president cited
- Donald Trump
- Briefing location
- Athens
- Other official present
- Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis
- Weapons Rubio cited
- Ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial systems
- Negotiation details
- Rubio did not specify acceptable thresholds for Iranian nuclear activity