'If only he knew…': Iran's swipe at Marco Rubio's Taj Mahal visit goes viral
Iran's consulate in Hyderabad criticized US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to the Taj Mahal during his trip to India. They highlighted the monument's Persian architectural influence and suggested that Rubio should be aware of its history. This exchange comes amid ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran for a peace deal.
- ▪Marco Rubio visited the Taj Mahal and referred to it as one of the wonders of the world.
- ▪The Iranian consulate took a jab at Rubio's visit, linking the monument to its Persian heritage.
- ▪The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his Persian wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
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'If only he knew…': Iran's swipe at Marco Rubio's Taj Mahal visit goes viralReacting to the photographs posted by Rubio and his wife in front of the Taj Mahal, the consulate drew an Iranian connect to the monument. Published on: May 25, 2026 10:51 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link As US Secretary of State Marco Rubio continues his visit to India, the top diplomat visited the Taj Mahal in Agra. However, Rubio's visit did not go unnoticed, especially with Iran jumping in to taunt the US official.Rubio, who is on a three-day visit to India, referred to the Taj Mahal as “One of the wonders of the world”.
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