Rubio threatens ICC in Paris
The gist
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told G7 allies in Paris to press the ICC on jurisdiction.
The Hague court is already sanctioned, and all G7 members except the US belong.
How it unfolded
- Jul 13, 2026Rubio announced what he called a "campaign to dismantle" the ICC, threatening increased sanctions, visa revocations and travel bans for court personnel, and pressure on non-Rome Statute nations.
- Oct 9, 2026The ICC was officially added to the US Treasury Department's list of sanctioned entities; Rubio said: "Either the ICC will end its threats, or we will end the ICC."
- Nov 8, 2026Departing from Homestead Air Reserve Base in Florida, Rubio said allies had been told to convince the ICC it has no jurisdiction over citizens of non-member countries.
Key terms
- G7
- An intergovernmental forum of seven major advanced economies plus the EU, coordinating on political and economic issues.
- ICC
- Permanent international tribunal in The Hague that prosecutes individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and aggression.
- Rome Statute
- Treaty adopted in Rome in 1998 that established the International Criminal Court and defines its jurisdiction and structure.
Source: Wikipedia