The video is being re-posted since it voices strong support for Israel’s response to Iranian attacks, declaring: “Only stupid countries don’t fire back when they are fired upon.”

Rubio’s blunt statement rejects demands that Israel absorb missile and drone attacks without responding. It also underscores the principle that Israel has the same right as every other sovereign nation to defend its citizens and strike those responsible for attacking it.

The statement comes as Israel continues targeting Iranian missile-launching infrastructure, air-defense systems and radar installations following renewed Iranian fire. Israeli officials have warned that the country may now face several days of fighting against Iran and its terrorist proxies across the Middle East.