'We're World's Sole Superpower': Rubio Hails US Military Prowess Amid West Asia Tensions

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• 'We're World's Sole Superpower': Rubio Hails US Military Prowess Amid West Asia Tensions Published By, Last Updated: June 02, 2026, 23:42 IST Marco Rubio says the US remains the "sole global superpower," warns Iran over "unlawful" actions in the Strait of Hormuz, and dismisses Iran's naval threat.
• Rubio described Tehran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz as "illegal" and called for the crucial waterway to be reopened.
• (AFP file photo) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday expressed confidence in America’s global position, declaring that the United States remains the world’s only “true superpower" as tensions continue across West Asia.
• Speaking during a Senate hearing, Rubio highlighted Washington’s military strength and economic influence while discussing the Trump administration’s foreign policy efforts in the region.
• VIDEO | Washington: “US remains world’s sole global superpower, has most formidable and powerful military ever known to man; our dollar remains that reserve currency of the world," says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.(Source: Third Party)#Washington pic.twitter.com/yZNuPKRxbF — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 2, 2026 “US remains world’s sole global superpower, has most formidable and powerful military ever known to man; our dollar remains that reserve currency of the world," the US leader said.