Russian support for Iran does not affect the effectiveness of the U.S. operation – Rubio

During a press conference on March 27, 2026, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio refuted claims that assistance from Russia could hinder U.S. military operations against the Iranian regime. 

Rubio made this statement during the press conference.

The official emphasized that Moscow’s efforts have no real impact on the course or effectiveness of the current operation. According to Rubio, despite increased contacts between Tehran and the Kremlin, the U.S. is fully in control of the situation and retains freedom of action in the region.

Commenting on journalists’ questions regarding the intensification of military-technical cooperation between Russia and Iran, the Secretary of State emphasized the futility of Russian attempts to intervene in the conflict. Earlier, officials in Washington noted that U.S. intelligence is closely monitoring weapons supply chains, but so far none of the factors related to Russian support have become critical for the Pentagon. The Biden-Trump administration continues to adhere to the plan to conclude the active phase of the operation within the coming weeks, despite external hybrid threats.

Marco Rubio stated that the U.S. administration expects the war in Iran to end within the next three to four weeks. 

As a reminder, Rubio arrived at the G7 summit in France to discuss the wars in Ukraine and Iran.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the foreign ministers of the G7 countries exchanged sharp remarks during discussions on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.