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Marco Rubio: “Iceland is a NATO member and contributes to collective security.”

Featuring: Marco Rubio, Republican | Secretary of State, United States | National

Marco Rubio Reaffirms U.S.-Iceland Security Ties, Calls Arctic Cooperation 'Critical'

Published October 6, 2026

Obviously, I think one of the unique aspects of the country in a positive way, I think, is that you don't have a traditional military in the traditional sense of the word, but you are Iceland is a NATO member and contributes to collective security. and you continue to contribute that critical role in our alliance and share the burden of defending our region. (03:33–03:41)

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Asserts that Iceland is a NATO member and contributes to collective security.

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“Over 700,000 Americans visit [Iceland] annually.”
Asserts that over 700,000 Americans visit Iceland annually.00:12-00:15
“Iceland's landscapes have been training grounds for American astronauts since the Apollo program.”
Asserts that Iceland's landscapes have been used for astronaut training since the Apollo program.03:47-03:57
“Iceland continues to host training missions for the Artemis missions.”
Asserts that Iceland hosts training missions for the Artemis missions.03:47-03:57
“Iceland has occupied a critical strategic position for collective security for decades.”
Asserts that Iceland has been strategically important for collective security for decades.00:57-01:05
“Since the Second World War, Iceland has allowed the US Military to project power.”
Asserts that since WWII, Iceland has allowed the US Military to project power.02:43-03:06
“This year marks the 75th anniversary of the 1951 U.S.-Iceland Defense Agreement.”
Asserts that 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the U.S.-Iceland Defense Agreement.03:06-03:12
“Over 1200 Americans participated in the Northern Viking 2026 military exercise last month.”
Asserts that over 1200 Americans participated in the Northern Viking 2026 military exercise.03:20-03:29
“Iceland is blessed with an abundance of renewable and self-sustaining energy.”
Asserts that Iceland has abundant renewable and self-sustaining energy resources.03:33-03:41
“Iceland has expertise in geothermal energy, biotechnology, and marine industries.”
Asserts that Iceland has expertise in geothermal energy, biotechnology, and marine industries.03:33-03:41