Marco Rubio takes on press secretary role — and gives Iran one choice to avoid total economic collapse

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a stern warning to Iran while substituting as the White House press secretary on Tuesday.

Rubio took on a briefing room full of reporters after Karoline Leavitt took time off from her role as press secretary in order to spend time at home with a newborn child, her second.

‘They really shouldn’t test the will of the United States, at least not under President Donald Trump. … If they test him, ultimately, they will lose.’

Rubio issued a warning to Iran that it should take the diplomatic path the Trump administration is offering in order to avoid the other option of economic ruin and defeat.

“There’s a real diplomatic path. … If there is one there, it could be one that