Iran’s support for proxies ‘has to be discussed’ in MoU talks, Rubio says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that Iran’s support for non-state armed groups, including Hezbollah, Houthis and Hamas, would have to be discussed under the memorandum of understanding, arguing that such activity interfered in the sovereignty of regional countries.
Speaking in Bahrain, Rubio said the MoU covered peace in the region and non-interference in the sovereignty and interests of independent countries.
“There’s no doubt that that will be a topic that has to be discussed,” Rubio said. “Because ultimately, you’re not going to have peace and stability in this region as long as there are non-state actors operating within the boundaries and borders of sovereign countries and being funded by Iran.”
