Rubio will try to sell Iran war to skeptical G7 diplomats after Trump insults allies - AP News

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is preparing to pitch a hardline Iran policy to G7 allies after President Trump's recent critical comments toward the group strained diplomatic relationships. Rubio's task is complicated by Trump's insults directed at allied nations, which have created skepticism about U.S. reliability and willingness to coordinate multilaterally on foreign policy. The diplomatic effort reflects the Trump administration's push to align global powers against Iran, a central foreign policy priority, even as traditional alliances show signs of strain. Rubio will need to navigate both substantive disagreements over Iran strategy and the damage from Trump's rhetoric to convince fellow G7 members to support a more aggressive posture. The outcome of these talks will signal whether the administration can rebuild working relationships with key allies despite the president's combative approach to international diplomacy.