Rubio says Iran war to last weeks, no US ground troops needed

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday the U.S. military operation against Iran is expected to conclude within weeks without deploying ground troops. The statement comes as the G7 adopted a declaration calling for an immediate halt to attacks on Iranian civilian populations and infrastructure. Rubio's timeline suggests the Trump administration is framing the conflict as a limited, air-based campaign rather than a prolonged ground engagement. The G7 declaration indicates international pressure to constrain the scope and duration of hostilities. The comments signal the administration's intention to contain the conflict while maintaining allied coordination on Iran policy.