Rubio Spars With G-7 Diplomats Over Wars in Iran and Ukraine (2)

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Group of Seven counterparts traded barbs over the wars in Iran and Ukraine, casting doubt on Europe bowing to Donald Trump’s demand for military help in the Persian Gulf.

“The United States is constantly being asked to help in a war,” Rubio said referring to Ukraine, before taking off for the Friday conclusion of a G-7 gathering outside Paris. “But when the US had a need, he didn’t get positive responses,” he added.

The Europeans have rebuffed Trump’s bid for their navies to participate in opening the Strait of Hormuz, saying ...