Rubio cites some progress on Iran talks but ‘we're not there yet’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio reported some progress in U.S. talks with Iran, facilitated by Pakistani mediators. He emphasized that while there has been advancement, significant work remains to be done. The U.S. aims for a negotiated deal to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to address uranium enrichment and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪Marco Rubio stated there has been some progress in talks with Iran.
- ▪The U.S. is in constant communication with Pakistani mediators.
- ▪Rubio emphasized that there is more work to be done and that the U.S. is not yet satisfied with the progress.
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The United States has seen some progress in talks with Iran and is in constant communication with the Pakistani mediators, but there is more work to be done, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday (May 22, 2026).“There’s been some progress. I wouldn’t exaggerate it. I wouldn’t diminish it,” Mr. Rubio told reporters after a NATO ministers meeting in Sweden.“There’s more work to be done,” he added. “We’re not there yet. I hope we get there.”President Donald Trump would prefer to do a good deal, Mr. Rubio said.
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