10.03.2026 09:20
Ali Larijani, the Chairman of the Iranian National Security Council, announced that a group of U.S. soldiers had been captured and taken as prisoners. The words of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a press conference, stating that "the U.S. will not tolerate hostage diplomacy," have brought the claims of Iran capturing U.S. soldiers back into the spotlight.
An intriguing claim has emerged in the shadow of the ongoing war between the USA and Iran. Ali Larijani, the Chairman of the Iranian National Security Council, announced in a statement that a group of US soldiers had been captured and taken as prisoners.
This statement from Tehran has resonated widely in the international community, while a statement from the US side has reignited the debates.
STRIKING WORDS FROM RUBIO
The words used by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in his statement have led to the resurgence of claims that Iran has taken US soldiers hostage. In response to questions from journalists, Rubio stated, "The US will not tolerate hostage diplomacy."
ARE THE CLAIMS TRUE?
Rubio's remarks have been interpreted by some commentators as an indirect confirmation of the claims that Iran has taken US soldiers hostage. However, the US administration has not provided any official confirmation or detailed information regarding the alleged capture of these soldiers.
The Iranian side, in a previous statement, claimed that US soldiers had been captured but did not provide details on how many were taken or where they were captured. The Tehran administration argues that this development could change the course of the war, while no new images or official documents related to the issue have been shared.
TENSIONS ESCALATING IN THE WAR
Meanwhile, tensions between the parties are increasingly rising in the final days of the war. US President Donald Trump had stated that if Iran attempted to halt the flow of oil in the Strait of Hormuz, the US would respond much more harshly. Trump had said that if Iran took such a step, "they would be hit 20 times harder than they have ever seen."
Military activity in the region is also ongoing. It has been reported that aircraft carriers and warships belonging to the US Navy are increasing their presence around the Persian Gulf, while Iran has put its military units on high alert around the Strait of Hormuz.
Analysts indicate that if the claim of Iran capturing US soldiers is true, it could seriously affect the course of the war and further escalate tensions between the two countries.