Secretary of State Rubio Testifies Before Senate on Iran War and Afghan Relocation Plans
Marco Rubio appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday for his first testimony since the Iran war began, addressing U.S. foreign policy and Afghan relocation plans.
jpost.comSecretary of State Marco Rubio testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday in his first appearance since the start of the Iran war. S. foreign policy and developments related to the conflict.
During the session, Rubio stated that officials have already spoken to a number of countries about sending Afghan nationals abroad. A question was raised whether those nationals would be sent back into the hands of the Taliban or to nations struggling with outbreaks of disease in Africa. At the time of writing, that does not appear to be the case.
The hearing marked Rubio's first congressional testimony since the Iran war began. Multiple outlets covered the session as an update on both the conflict and related diplomatic efforts. S.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that they have already spoke to a number of countries on sending Afghan nationals abroad.
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