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Marco Rubio: “Over 700,000 Americans visit [Iceland] annually.”

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

We are friends and we will continue working very closely to strengthen and deepen our good relationship. So over to … Over 700,000 Americans visit [Iceland] annually. … Our great ambassador, who's only been here a couple months but is already doing a great job, says he's going to get that up to a million American visitors over the next few years, but with direct flights from multiple cities. (00:12–00:15)

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Asserts that over 700,000 Americans visit Iceland annually.

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“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 a NATO member and contributes to collective security.”
Asserts that Iceland is a NATO member and contributes to collective security.03:33-03:41
“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