Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Rubio warns Iran of higher price
There is a big argument between the US and Iran.
The US says Iran is not serious about stopping the fight, and they will make Iran pay a high price.
Iran says if they are not allowed to sell oil, they will make sure no one else can either.
The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, said the US will be very tough on Iran.
Iran's leaders warned that if their security is not guaranteed, no one in the Gulf will be safe.
The fight has been going on for 12 days, and it seems like it might get worse.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran that the price for their actions will get higher every night.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described their policy as 'an eye for an eye,' while Rubio called the US approach 'a head for an eye.'
Rubio accused Iran of not being serious about a ceasefire deal, claiming they break or change deals after entering them.
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that if Iran's security is not ensured, no infrastructure in the Gulf would remain safe.
The conflict between the US and Iran has entered its 12th day, with both sides indicating the ceasefire has collapsed.
- Who
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Iranian officials including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
- What
- Escalating conflict between the US and Iran, with threats and counter-threats exchanged during the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
- When
- During the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in the Philippines on Thursday, with the conflict entering its 12th day
- Where
- Philippines (ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting) and the broader West Asia region
- Why
- Iran's 'eye for an eye' policy and the US's 'head for an eye' approach, with both sides accusing the other of not being serious about a ceasefire
US Perspective
Iranian Perspective
Approach to Conflict
US Perspective
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the US policy is 'a head for an eye,' indicating a more aggressive stance against Iran.
Iranian Perspective
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described their policy as 'an eye for an eye,' emphasizing retaliation for US actions.
Seriousness of Ceasefire
US Perspective
Rubio accused Iran of not being serious about a ceasefire deal, claiming they break or try to change deals after entering them.
Iranian Perspective
Iran's top negotiator and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that if Iran's security is not ensured, no infrastructure in the Gulf would remain safe.
- Conflict Duration
- 12 days
- US Secretary of State
- Marco Rubio
- Iranian Foreign Minister
- Abbas Araghchi
- Iranian Parliament Speaker
- Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
- US President
- Donald Trump
- Location of ASEAN Meeting
- Philippines
- Strait of Hormuz
- Critical for Gulf oil exports