On Thursday, when asked if the US plans to escalate the current crackdown in the next few days, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that Iran “will definitely pay the price.” Rubio said, “The president's policy is tooth for tooth. They are paying a heavy price for what they have done and will face extremely high penalties in the future.” He added, “Iran probably still has no intention of reaching an agreement, but it will change its mind soon. Despite their tough rhetoric and fancy rhetoric, and the childish and ridiculous LEGO stop-motion promotional videos, the cost is already very high, and the pressure will force them to sit at the negotiation table.” The reporter questioned Trump's previous social media post threatening that as long as Iran attacks ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the US will bomb Iran's infrastructure, and Rubio did not directly respond to this statement. However, he suggested that Iran is “imploring” the US to start negotiations day after day through various direct and indirect channels.

On Thursday, when asked if the US plans to escalate the current crackdown in the next few days, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that Iran “will definitely pay the price.” Rubio said, “The president's policy is tooth for tooth. They are paying a heavy price for what they have done and will face extremely high penalties in the future.” He added, “Iran probably still has no intention of reaching an agreement, but it will change its mind soon. Despite their tough rhetoric and fancy rhetoric, and the childish and ridiculous LEGO stop-motion promotional videos, the cost is already very high, and the pressure will force them to sit at the negotiation table.” The reporter questioned Trump's previous social media post threatening that as long as Iran attacks ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the US will bomb Iran's infrastructure, and Rubio did not directly respond to this statement. However, he suggested that Iran is “imploring” the US to start negotiations day after day through various direct and indirect channels.