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Trump and Rubio Address Claims of Israeli Influence on Iran Policy

March 3 – March 8, 2026

President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have formally clarified that Israel did not pressure the U.S. into regional conflict with Iran. The administration asserts that U.S. policy remains independent, with Trump suggesting he may have actually influenced Israel's strategic posture.

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