Rubio says Iran deal still possible within days despite U.S. strikes
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that a deal with Iran remains possible despite recent American military strikes. He mentioned ongoing discussions in Qatar aimed at resolving the conflict, which has seen Iran blockading the Strait of Hormuz. Rubio emphasized the necessity of keeping the straits open for global energy exports.
- ▪Marco Rubio indicated that negotiations with Iran are still ongoing despite U.S. strikes.
- ▪He mentioned that talks in Qatar are focused on specific language in the initial agreement.
- ▪Rubio stressed the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for global energy exports.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) that a deal with Iran was still possible despite new American strikes that cast doubt on their fragile ceasefire.Iran-Israel war LIVE updates on May 26, 2026“There were some talks going on in Qatar today, so we’ll see if we can make progress. I think it’s a lot of talking back and forth going on about specific language in the initial document, so it’ll take a few days,” Mr. Rubio told reporters in Jaipur during a visit to India. U.S. Military carries out ‘self-defence’ strikes in Iran, including on missile launch sites“The president’s expressed his desire to make it.
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