Rubio says Iran deal may be ‘a few days’ as Tehran slams US strikes
Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that finalizing a peace deal with Iran could take a few days as negotiations continue. Iran has condemned recent US strikes on its boats, labeling them a serious violation of the cease-fire. Rubio emphasized the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and downplayed the strikes' impact on the ongoing discussions.
- ▪Marco Rubio stated that the Iran deal may take a few days to finalize.
- ▪Iran criticized US strikes on its boats as a gross violation of the cease-fire.
- ▪Rubio highlighted the necessity of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for global trade.
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Politics Rubio says Iran deal may be ‘a few days’ as Tehran slams US strikes By Ryan King Published May 26, 2026, 10:06 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that completion of the framework for a peace deal with Iran may “take a few days” as the two sides scramble to iron out the language. Meanwhile, Iran released an angry statement following US strikes late Monday that targeted two Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) boats that were allegedly seen laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, slamming it as a “gross violation” of the ongoing cease-fire. “It’s a lot of talking back and forth going on about specific language in the initial document,” Rubio told reporters in India.
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