Rubio tells allies U.S. shifting from strikes to sanctions on Iran

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told several of his foreign counterparts in recent days that "for the time being" the U.S. is not expected to initiate new strikes against Iran, according to a U.S. official and a second source with knowledge of the matter. Instead, he's said the focus is on other means of pressure, including the sanctions initiative announced this week. Why it matters: Rubio's message to foreign ministers from several allied countries comes as the U.S. believes it's…