U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the urgent need to address Iran’s nuclear ambitions, warning that the Islamic Republic is dangerously close to developing a nuclear weapon due to its expanding uranium enrichment activities.
During an appearance on “Hannity” Thursday, Rubio revealed that NATO members will commit to a defense spending target of 5% of GDP over the next decade by the June 2025 NATO Summit, citing escalating global security concerns.
Since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, U.S. and Iranian negotiators have engaged in four rounds of discussions, primarily in Oman, to tackle Iran’s nuclear program.
According to a March report by the International Atomic Energy Agency, the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog, Iran’s stockpile of 60% enriched uranium surged from 182 kg to 275 kg (roughly 401 to 606 pounds) in early 2025.
“Once you’re at 60, you’re 90% of the way there. You are, in essence, a threshold nuclear weapons state, which is what Iran basically has become,” Rubio said in an interview from Turkey.
“They are at the threshold of a nuclear weapon. If they decided to do so, they could do so very quickly. If they stockpile enough of that 60 percent enriched, they could very quickly turn it into 90 and weaponize it. That’s the danger we face right now. That’s the urgency here.”
He added: “They are fairly close. Too close for comfort, to a nuclear weapon.”
In Qatar, Trump informed reporters that the U.S. is nearing a nuclear agreement with Iran.
“Iran has sort of agreed to the terms,” he said, stressing that Iran must never be permitted to possess a nuclear weapon.
The New York Times reported that Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking at a book-signing event in Tehran on Thursday, declared Iran’s unwavering commitment to its civilian nuclear energy program. “None of our nuclear enrichment facilities will be dismantled,” he said, according to the outlet.
In February, the White House launched a “maximum pressure” strategy targeting Iran’s nuclear activities, ballistic missile program, and support for regional proxies that threaten American interests.
Speaking to Fox News host Sean Hannity, Rubio expressed Trump’s desire for Iran to embrace peace and prosperity.
“In the end, the decision lies in the hands of one person, and that’s the supreme leader in Iran, and I hope he chooses the path of peace and prosperity, not a destructive path, and we’ll see how that plays out,” he said.
At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
Hey Rubio — when I want to learn about “foam parties”, I’ll look you up. Maybe you would be more comfortable joining Bathhouse Barry and the Moose for a little face time?
As far as politics, GFY.