Rubio says US will find ‘another way’ if Iran talks fail
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the United States will pursue an agreement with Iran or address the situation through alternative means. He emphasized that both sides need to take their time to ensure a solid deal regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The ongoing negotiations have seen a ceasefire since April, but significant issues remain unresolved.
- ▪Marco Rubio indicated that the US may confront Iran differently if a strong agreement is not reached.
- ▪The US and Iran have been observing a ceasefire since April 8 while negotiations continue.
- ▪Iran has reportedly agreed in principle to dispose of its highly enriched uranium in exchange for lifting the US naval blockade.
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NewsRubio says US will find ‘another way’ if Iran talks failUS secretary of state says a ‘pretty solid’ deal is on the table in terms of opening up the Strait of Hormuz.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoMarco Rubio speaks to the journalists before boarding his plane at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, India, Monday, May 25, 2026 [Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Pool via Reuters]By Al Jazeera Staff, AFP and ReutersPublished On 25 May 202625 May 2026The United States will either secure a strong agreement with Iran or confront the country “another way”, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says after President Donald Trump moved to temper expectations that an agreement to end the…
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