US designates Iran as ‘state sponsor of wrongful detention’
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by Ryan ManciniFebruary 28, 2026
The U.S. on Friday designated Iran as a “state sponsor of wrongful detention” and demanded that the country release any Americans in its detention. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued the designation amid escalating tensions between the two countries and as President Trump considers launching strikes on Iran. Rubio cited Iran’s consolidation of power following…
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/28/2026