Iran’s military capabilities direct threat to US – State Secretary
*It’s not true, Iran is directly checking Israel – Contributors
With Agencies
Worukwo said, “Iran poses a threat to no one other than Israel who is the one pushing America to start this war.”
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that Iran’s military capabilities pose a direct threat to the United States, emphasizing concerns over Tehran’s missile development during ongoing diplomatic engagements.
Speaking about Iran’s weapons program, Rubio said, “Iran is trying to achieve intercontinental ballistic missiles,” adding that the country maintains conventional weapons “designed to attack America.” He further described the reported absence of ballistic missile discussions in the latest negotiations in Geneva as “a big, big problem.”
U.S. officials have increasingly framed Iran’s military development as a matter of direct American national security, rather than solely a regional issue involving Israel, a long-standing U.S. ally and regional rival of Iran.
However, Rubio’s remarks have drawn criticism from some international observers and commentators, who question the characterization of the threat and compare the rhetoric to pre-2003 narratives ahead of the invasion of Iraq.
Wilberforce Worukwo, a Nigerian political observer, argued that Iran’s posture is primarily directed at Israel and suggested that regional dynamics are influencing Washington’s stance. Another commentator, Anwar Sani, drew parallels to Iraq, implying that reputational framing could precede broader policy action.
Worukwo said, “Iran poses a threat to no one other than Israel who is the one pushing America to start this war.”
Additional reactions on social media reflected broader skepticism toward Western foreign policy narratives. Some contributors accused Western leaders of exaggerating threats, while others argued that delays in military escalation suggest concerns about Iran’s potential retaliatory capabilities.
As for another contributor named Anwar Sani, “Just like Iraq you hang a dog give it a bad name.”
Assessing the picture of the Western campaigner, Abdullahi Ochogwu asked, “Can’t you see how he looks like a robot? These guys are the devils religious beliefs and books talk about. I just realized this. Nonsense!”
In the words of Kolawole Adewoye, he said, “These are war mongers parading themselves as statesmen with lies and psychological manipulations. God saves the world from these sick and perverted human beings.”
Husaifa Muhammad Maikaji said, “Their delaying is showing us Iran is not that weak it can retaliate and with force they can’t handle if not this they would have since started this war.”
Earlier, Muhammad Etubi dismissed the war mongering West as a “Sick weaklings” who despite having made too much noise with their Armanda Abraham Lincoln carriers are now being shamed for being tweaked by Iran.”
The remarks and reactions underscore the widening divide in international public opinion as diplomatic efforts continue. Talks in Geneva remain ongoing, with missile development reportedly emerging as one of the most contentious issues on the agenda.
