Wasington DC, April 2 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday (local time) praised US President Donald Trump for delivering a "powerful" address outlining Washington's objectives toward Iran amid escalating tension in West Asia.

In a post on X, he said, "President Trump delivered a powerful speech tonight. He was clear about our objectives in Iran."

Rubio highlighted the key goals laid out by Trump, emphasising a hardline military stance against Tehran, which included destroying Iran's "weapons factories", "navy", "air force" and "chances of ever having a nuclear weapon."

The Secretary of State added that the President's message was intended not only for Iran but for the broader international community. He said, "The Presiden...