Rubio says US has no immediate need for major military operations against Iran, cites economic pressure

Washington, Nov 11 (UNI) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Washington currently sees no need for major military operations against Iran, arguing that an economic campaign involving sanctions and a naval blockade is inflicting severe damage on the Iranian economy. Speaking to reporters after a G7 meeting, Rubio said the US strategy is proving effective and that the administration intended to maintain and intensify economic pressure on Tehran while remaining prepared for possible military action if Iran crosses unspecified red lines. "At this point the economic campaign and the pressure and the devastation that our economic campaign is…