“Rubio says top US problem with Iran is how it treats its people,” Iran International, 12-19-25.  Quote of the Day, from U.S. Sec. of State Marco Rubio.  “You’ve got a clerical, radical regime that has driven and taken the wealth of that country and used it not to enrich their – secure their people and their future, not to make sure they have enough water and electricity,” Rubio added. “They’ve used their money to sponsor terrorist organizations all over the world.”  Another quote on which this blog is based.

“Iran Update, December 19, 2025,” ISW, 12-19-25.