‘India's issue with Pakistan different’: Marco Rubio on Islamabad's mediator role in US-Iran war
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed India's concerns regarding Pakistan's role as a mediator in the US-Iran conflict during his visit to India. He noted that while India is always wary of Pakistan due to terrorist groups operating from its territory, it has not raised objections to Islamabad's mediation efforts. Rubio emphasized the strength of US-India relations and dismissed perceptions of any decline in bilateral ties.
- ▪Marco Rubio is in India for a four-day visit and will attend the Quad foreign ministers' meeting.
- ▪Rubio stated that India has not raised concerns about Pakistan's mediation role in the US-Iran situation.
- ▪He described India as one of the US' most important strategic partners and a leading trade partner.
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‘India's issue with Pakistan different’: Marco Rubio on Islamabad's mediator role in US-Iran warMarco Rubio is in India for a four-day visit that includes attending the Quad foreign ministers’ meeting on Tuesday. Updated on: May 25, 2026 10:32 AM ISTBy Karishma AyaldasaniShare viaCopy link US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday said India is always “concerned” about Pakistan but has not raised any concerns over Islamabad’s role as a mediator.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to journalists before boarding his plane at Indira Gandhi International Airport.
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