U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says President Donald Trump is prepared to respond to Iranian aggression with a large military retaliation if Iran does not stop firing at U.S. interests in the Middle East. Speaking amid continued exchanges between the sides, Rubio frames Trump’s approach as an “eye for an eye” policy, using the phrase “head for an eye” in comments reported by multiple outlets. The remarks come after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi characterized Tehran’s posture as “eye for an eye,” according to coverage referenced by The Hill. Both accounts describe Rubio’s warning that Trump would seek to impose a “heavy price” on Iran, positioning the U.S. response as proportional to ongoing attacks and tailored to prevent further Iranian fire. The reporting indicates the conflict has been ongoing for months, with U.S. and Iranian forces exchanging fire. Overall, the sources agree Rubio’s comments communicate a readiness for escalation in U.S. military policy toward Iran tied to whether attacks continue.