US Military Goals in Iran to Be Met 'In Weeks': Rubio

US Outlines Swift Timeline for Iran Military Operation

Washington expects to complete its military objectives against Iran “in a matter of weeks, not months,” according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. In a series of interviews and statements following a G7 meeting, Rubio asserted that the operation is progressing “on or ahead of schedule” and is successfully dismantling Tehran’s military infrastructure without the need for ground troops.

This accelerated timeline is part of a dual-track strategy that combines intense military pressure with a parallel diplomatic opening, as messages continue to be exchanged between the two sides through intermediaries.

The Four Key Military Objectives

Secretary Rubio has consistently outlined four primary goals for the military campaign. The central aim is to degrade Iran's military capacity to ensure it cannot develop a nuclear weapon. The objectives are specific and targeted.

First is the destruction of Iran's air force, which Rubio stated has already been achieved. The second objective is the destruction of its navy, a goal described as