Rubio: US Ends Direct Military Aid to Israel; Economic Pressure on Iran 'Working'

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States is ending direct military and economic aid to Israel. According to him, the decision marks a new stage in relations between the two countries, which he described as a political maturing of Israel.

Rubio said Israel does not need additional aid in this area. The decision to end direct military aid was announced by him as part of the change in relations.

Later, Rubio addressed tensions with Iran and said economic pressure on Iran is working well. According to him, the economic campaign against Iran is working, so there is currently no need for large-scale military action.