G7 meets on Iran war as Rubio tries to sell US strategy to skeptical allies insulted by Trump

March 27, 2026

Associated Press: Rubio struck a softer tone, saying the U.S. would seek international cooperation on a plan to keep the strait open after hostilities end. Trump, as part of an evolving rhetorical approach, warned as recently as last week that the U.S. would “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if the waterway were not reopened within 48 hours, though he has extended that deadline until April 6…