Marco Rubio on Russia-Ukraine:

Both sides have expressed an interest in some limited ceasefire that involves energy.

Zelensky has done so publicly.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian:

Defensive systems have been built so that no one can think that bombing of Iranian cities will go unanswered.

That is why we have the military power we do for defense.

We do not seek anyone's permission or approval to defend our country and people.

Marco Rubio:

Iranians and their proxies attacked diplomatic facilities — unheard of. They bombed our embassy in Kuwait.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian:

Gaza, despite relentless killing and widespread devastation, has strengthened the people's faith in resistance.

Resistance cannot be destroyed by bombs and siege. This is human nature.

If a human being is driven from his or her land, they will resist. If their homes are subjected to bombings and aggression and attacks, they will resist.

What other choice do they have? Succumb to bullying?

Marco Rubio on Sudan:

It’s growing increasingly frustrating. Every time we seem like we are on the verge of making progress, one side or the other backs off because they think they’re winning or could win.

Marco Rubio on Iran:

I don’t want to mischaracterize yesterday’s talks as a major breakthrough, but I think at the same time it was significant that at least there was a conversation.

Marco Rubio on China:

The relationship between the U.S. and China will define the 21st century.

The idea that we would not interact with them at the highest levels is irresponsible. It’s outrageous. We have to.

Marco Rubio on China:

China’s military is undergoing the most rapid military buildup probably in history.

Marco Rubio on Gaza:

Ultimately, the way Gaza gets solved is a Gaza that’s free of Hamas, governed by Palestinian leadership that’s reflective of its people.

Netanyahu:

I am now setting off for New York to defend the State of Israel and IDF soldiers from the UN podium.

You hear the terrible lies being spread there like in other places around the world.

I will go and confront those lies. I will go and stand up for the truth—the truth of our soldiers and our country.

Yes, and there will also be surprises.

Marco Rubio:

We have plenty of munitions to achieve our objectives in the case of Iran, but we are not only in Iran. We have obligations in the Indo-Pacific. We have obligations increasingly in the Southern Command.

Any part of the world where you go and tell them there are going to be five less American soldiers and two less planes, everybody freaks out.

Marco Rubio:

Trump really doesn’t think the world right now needs a “West Bank crisis,” and that’s our position.

Marco Rubio:

Look, the international system is not in good shape right now.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi’s contact with Trump envoy Steve Witkoff was unauthorized by Iran’s relevant policymaking bodies, including the Supreme National Security Council.

Source: Tasnim

Marco Rubio:

We will never put the international order above the interests of the U.S.

Marco Rubio on Russia:

We’ve invited President Putin to the G20. We think it’s an opportunity for him to engage not just with Trump, but with other world leaders.

We hope that’s an invitation he will accept.

Tony Blair on Gaza:

There is talk of free Palestine, but for Palestinians living in Gaza, they don't need a slogan; they need a solution.

To be free, Gaza must live in peace with its neighbors and with itself.

And this cannot happen if it's governed by those who use Gaza as a base for war against a neighbor it has no chance of defeating.

Steve Witkoff on Gaza:

There is a ceasefire in Gaza, imperfect as it may be, but it still exists.

The Pentagon added another U.S. military death linked to the Iran war, bringing its publicly disclosed fatality total to 19.

The Army identified the latest casualty as Capt. Bianca C. Wilkerson, 37, who died on Sept. 18 from a non-combat medical emergency while supporting operations in Doha, Qatar.

However, U.S. officials say the actual number of military deaths in the region is higher, with at least 22–23 fatalities reported since the Iran conflict began, including some not reflected in the Pentagon’s public database.

Source: WaPo

Zohran Mamdani on Spain:

Eight years ago, when Prime Minister Sanchez took office, the Spanish minimum wage sat at €735 per month, or roughly $868.

Eight years and eight increases later, the Spanish minimum wage is now €1,221 per month, or roughly $1,400, a 61% increase.