BREAKING: Sec. Rubio Details Mission to "Eviscerate" Iran's Navy & Missile Arsenal

Описание: Watch Secretary of State Marco Rubio deliver powerful remarks at the 2026 U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Flag Raising Ceremony at the Department of State. In this address, Sec. Rubio honors the Americans unjustly held abroad and reiterates the administration's aggressive new foreign policy stance against hostage-taking. Following his recent designation of Iran as a "state sponsor of wrongful detention," Rubio outlines the steps the U.S. is taking to bring citizens home and hold hostile nations accountable. FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia also features in the event's proceedings.

In a powerful joint briefing marking the third U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, top U.S. officials outlined the aggressive steps being taken to bring detained Americans home and punish the regimes responsible.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio provided a stark update on ongoing military operations against Iran, stating the mission's clear objective: to destroy the regime's ability to launch missiles, demolish their weapons factories, and completely eviscerate their Navy. Rubio condemned Iran as a "terroristic regime" and announced their official designation as a state sponsor of wrongful detention.

FBI Deputy Director Christopher Wray and Special Envoy Boehler also took the podium to detail the interagency success of the Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell, which has brought over 100 Americans home under President Trump. Wray delivered an emotional tribute to Bob Levinson, the longest-held American hostage in history, vowing that the FBI will not back down until those responsible face American justice.

Briefing Timestamps:
0:11 - Special Envoy Boehler on the Success of Hostage Recoveries
1:11 - Naming Iran a "State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention"
3:18 - FBI Deputy Director Christopher Wray Addresses the Nation
4:49 - The Pursuit of Justice for FBI Agent Bob Levinson
7:14 - Sec. of State Marco Rubio on the 7 Fallen American Heroes
8:28 - Military Update: Eviscerating Iran's Navy & Missile Factories
10:00 - Honoring the Bring Our Families Home Campaign
12:41 - Ending the Era of "Hostage Diplomacy" & Exploitation

Here are timestamps for the key points:
**0:11 - 1:11**: Special Envoy Boehler opens the event by stating that under President Trump, holding Americans hostage is a liability. He notes the progress made, mentioning that 175 people, including over 100 Americans, have been brought home.
**1:11 - 3:09**: Boehler praises Secretary of State Marco Rubio for designating Iran as a state sponsor of wrongful detention and putting other countries, like Russia and Afghanistan, on notice. He credits President Trump's "peace through strength" vision and the interagency team (FBI, State Department, NSC) for their success in recovering hostages.
**3:18 - 4:49**: FBI Deputy Director Christopher Wray speaks about the importance of advocacy to keep these stories alive. He specifically highlights the case of Bob Levinson, a former FBI special agent who has been missing in Iran for 19 years and is the longest-held American hostage in history.
**4:49 - 6:40**: Wray states that evidence suggests Levinson died in captivity but emphasizes the FBI's urgency to uncover the facts before the 20-year mark of his disappearance. He notes the recent release of wanted posters and the sharing of information with partners to pursue justice, affirming the FBI's commitment to bringing citizens home.
**7:14 - 9:53**: Secretary of State Marco Rubio addresses the ongoing military operations against Iran, offering condolences for the seven Americans who died in the initial hours. He outlines the mission's goals: to destroy Iran's ability to launch missiles, destroy their missile factories, and eviscerate their Navy, calling Iran a terroristic regime holding the world hostage.
**10:00 - 12:41**: Rubio marks the third U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day and the 10th anniversary of the Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell. He praises the "Bring Our Families Home" campaign and the Levinson family, honoring Bob Levinson on the 19th anniversary of his disappearance.
**12:41 - 15:45**: Rubio credits President Trump for making the return of hostages a priority and bringing home over 100 Americans. He emphasizes the need to end "hostage diplomacy" and the cycle of exploitation, explaining the creation of the "state sponsor of wrongful detention" designation, which was first applied to Iran. He concludes by reaffirming the mission to bring every unjustly detained American home.

⏱️ Video Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction & Ceremony Opening
1:15—Raising of the U.S. Hostage Flag
3:30—Secretary of State Marco Rubio Takes the Podium
8:45 - Rubio on the New Iran Policy & Wrongful Detentions
12:20 - A Message to the Families of Detainees
26:00 - Ceremony Conclusion

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Film Credits: U.S. Department of State