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Marco Rubio: “This year marks the 75th anniversary of the 1951 U.S.-Iceland Defense Agreement.”

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

… sea, giving us a critical outpost and for monitoring clandestine behavior and deterring our adversaries from entering your sovereign territory and the sovereign territory of our. Of our mutual allies. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the 1951 U.S.-Iceland Defense Agreement. I'm proud to say that our military and our Icelandic partners continue to work together to secure this land and the waters that surround it. (03:06–03:12)

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Asserts that 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the U.S.-Iceland Defense Agreement.

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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
“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