Iran designated as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, says Rubio
<!–[if IE 9]><![endif]–><!–[if IE 9]><![endif]–> U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. File | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday (February 27, 2026) he has designated Iran as a state sponsor of wrongful detention. “The Iranian regime must stop taking hostages and release all Americans unjustly detained in Iran, steps …