Washington, Aug. 2 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday (local time) praised President Donald Trump's decisive strategy against Tehran, stating that the Iranian regime has never encountered an American leader who acts with such directness.

Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Rubio reflected on Washington's approach to the Islamic Republic and highlighted a sharp shift from past precedent, asserting that Tehran can no longer rely on usual tactics to evade consequences.

"I don't think the Iranian regime has ever faced a President like Trump, which is somebody that actually takes action," Rubio said. "They got used to, for 20-30 years -- not just the U.S., but the broader world -- allowing them to get away with things like ...