U.S.–Iran tensions surged as Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned of escalating risks during testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Rubio revealed the scale of America’s military footprint near Iran, saying 30,000 to 40,000 U.S. troops are deployed across multiple regional bases, all within range of Iranian drones and ballistic missiles.

Rubio stressed that the buildup is defensive, aimed at deterring potential Iranian strikes and protecting U.S. forces. He noted President Trump retains a preemptive defensive option if credible threats emerge, underscoring how quickly the standoff could spiral as a massive U.S. armada operates near Iran’s borders.

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