Marco Rubio warns: 'Severe consequences' if Iran causes harm to US, allies in Middle East

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., called for “severe consequences” against the Iranian regime Wednesday after the Israeli government blamed Iran for a rocket attack that originated in Syria.

Rubio, a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, released a statement condemning Iran after it was reported that 20 rockets were sent at Israeli front-line military positions in the Golan Heights from Syria. After the israeli military pinned the blame on Iran, Rubio expressed his unwavering support for Israel’s “right to defend her people.”