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will hit hard if Iran kills protesters, a threat that carries more weight after the U.S.
Meanwhile, exiled Iranian Crown Prince Riza Pahlavi has been urging the protesters on, but it's unclear how much support he has in the country.
Secretary Rubio said step one, stabilization, involves quarantine for Venezuela's oil.
Venezuela currently can't move its oil because of sanctions.
Rubio says the plan is to sell off sanctioned oil and distribute the profits.
Rubio says the second step will be recovery, involving opening Venezuelan markets and national reconciliation.
The third step will be transition, but Rubio gave no details.
Secretary Rubio said step one, stabilization, involves quarantine for Venezuela's oil.
Venezuela currently can't move its oil because of sanctions.
Rubio says the plan is to sell off sanctioned oil and distribute the profits.
Rubio says the second step will be recovery, involving opening Venezuelan markets and national reconciliation.
The third step will be transition, but Rubio gave no details.
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in several cities across Iran over the past few days to protest the economy.
Inflation is above 40 percent, the country's currency has plummeted to a record low, and international sanctions have smothered investment.
Many businesses have shuttered during this week's protests, and students have joined the demonstrations.