Rubio says Iranian Navy is just ‘a bunch of Boston Whalers with machine guns’ Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the destruction of Iran’s military, specifically its navy, has removed a “conventional shield” protecting its nuclear program. He asserted that Operation Epic Fury has significantly eroded Iran’s military capabilities, leaving it unable to defend its nuclear ambitions. Rubio also outlined the Trump administration’s demands for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and dispose of enriched uranium.

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims Iran’s military has been destroyed, preventing it from protecting its nuclear program.
• Rubio stated that Operation Epic Fury eliminated Iran’s navy, leaving only small boats with machine guns.
• He believes the “conventional shield” for Iran’s nuclear program has been substantially eroded.
• The Trump administration demands Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz and dispose of enriched uranium.