On Thursday morning, July 16, 2026, Secretary of State Marco Rubio gathered diplomats from dozens of countries in the United States for a summit focused on combating the resurgence of far-left political terrorism. The event aimed to address what Rubio described as a renewed threat to societies worldwide. It encouraged stronger joint action among nations to reinforce frontline defenses and close security gaps exploited by terrorist actors.

The summit underscored the importance of international cooperation in responding to evolving threats and enhancing collective security measures.

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