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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio briefed the media at the White House on May 5, 2026, declaring Operation Epic Fury against Iran over and announcing a shift to Project Freedom, a defensive operation to secure the Strait of Hormuz after 10 civilian sailors died in attacks there. Rubio called Iranian leaders 'insane in the brain,' urged diplomacy, and addressed Trump's recent attacks on Pope Leo ahead of his Vatican visit to discuss religious freedom and humanitarian aid for Cuba. He also noted an achievable Israel-Lebanon peace deal hinges on resolving Hezbollah issues.