Rubio cites some progress on Iran talks but "we're not there yet"
Secretary of State Marco Rubio reported some progress in ongoing talks with Iran, emphasizing that more work is needed. He highlighted the importance of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and addressing uranium enrichment. Rubio noted that the U.S. is in constant communication with Pakistani mediators to facilitate the discussions.
- ▪Marco Rubio stated that there has been some progress in talks with Iran, but more work is needed.
- ▪The U.S. is focused on preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and discussing uranium enrichment.
- ▪Rubio mentioned that the U.S. is in constant communication with Pakistani mediators facilitating the talks.
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Rubio cites some progress on Iran talks but "we're not there yet"Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxUnited States Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with journalists during a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Helsingborg, Sweden, Friday, May 22, 2026. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Pool via REUTERSPublished May 22, 2026, 10:15 PMUpdated May 22, 2026, 10:15 PMHELSINGBORG, Sweden, May 22 - 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."There's been some progress. I wouldn't exaggerate it. I wouldn't diminish it," Rubio told reporters after a NATO ministers meeting in Sweden."There's more work to be done," he added.
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