US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Saturday that President Donald Trump has yet to reach a final decision regarding potential new military strikes against Iran. Speaking from a G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta, Rubio emphasized that while the United States maintains the capability to achieve its military goals, the administration is currently holding off on further aggression. He acknowledged that the White House is closely monitoring Tehran’s recent hostility toward commercial shipping, yet he stopped short of confirming any immediate plans for escalation.

Despite the ongoing tensions, Rubio reiterated the administration's willingness to pursue a diplomatic path to resolve the conflict, though he declined to provide a timeline for potential negotiations. This uncertainty persists as Iranian leadership issues stern warnings against further attacks, and international partners, including the European Union, continue to urge restraint. With midterm elections approaching, the White House remains caught between the threat of "finishing off" the conflict militarily and the strong international consensus that further escalation would be counterproductive for all involved parties.