S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expects the Iran operation to be completed at an appropriate time, within weeks, not months. S.
can achieve its goals in Iran without using ground troops, though the specific objectives remain unclear. S. and Israel went to war against Iran, according to multiple reports.
S. is focusing on targeting Iran's missile launchers, stockpiles, and production facilities. According to Axios, he told the G7 foreign ministers that the war against Iran will continue for another two to four weeks, and in calls with Arab foreign ministers, he reiterated that the conflict is expected to last several more weeks.
S. wants a change in leadership. He said there is currently no dialogue with the current regime, as such contact at this stage would undermine the military objectives, leaving the status of negotiations over a new nuclear deal uncertain.
Rubio also warned that Iran may have decided to establish a toll system in the Strait of Hormuz, and the world must prevent this from happening, though it is unknown whether Iran has officially made such a decision. S. President Donald Trump has stated multiple times that the Iran war could soon be nearing its end.
S. plans to succeed without ground troops are not fully detailed, raising questions about the operational timeline and potential diplomatic fallout. Additionally, Rubio's communications highlight a strategic focus on degrading Iran's military capabilities while avoiding broader regime change, though the lack of dialogue with Tehran complicates diplomatic prospects.