Secretary of State Marco Rubio Briefs Members of the Media, May 5, 2026

Department of State · May 5, 2026

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Opening remarks and format

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The secretary opened the briefing, said he would fill in for Caroline, offered brief remarks and invited reporters' questions.

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Secretary Rubio outlined "Project Freedom," a U.S. military effort to escort stranded commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz and described related diplomatic and sanctions steps; he answered reporters' questions on Iran's nuclear program, Cuba, Lebanon, China, and the War Powers Act.

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