US Threatens to ‘Dismantle’ International Criminal Court, Rubio Urges Allies to Join

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has vowed to dismantle the International Criminal Court. He accused the ICC of waging “lawfare” against the United States rather than targeting it with weapons. The administration first clashed with the court over its probe into alleged war crimes by US forces in Afghanistan. It later sanctioned ICC officials and now seeks to pressure other countries to withdraw support or risk losing US aid. Proposed measures include travel bans, visa revocations and additional sanctions. A senior State Department official warned that nations relying on US security ties could face greater scrutiny if they refuse to reject the court’s authority. Critics say this campaign could undermine the rules-based international order. Human rights groups continue to call for independent investigations into alleged abuses by all parties, including US personnel.

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