US Secretary of State says Washington is open to talks but accuses Iran of lacking seriousness.
Raj Tatavarthy
The United States remains open to negotiated solutions with Iran, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
"The problem we're having right now is that they're not serious about talks," Rubio said.
The problem we're having right now is that they're not serious about talks.
Secretary Rubio has issued new warnings to ASEAN leaders regarding Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz, characterizing the situation as a dangerous precedent with the potential for global fallout. While maintaining that the US remains committed to diplomacy, Rubio emphasized that such progress is contingent upon the cessation of ongoing strikes in the region, which reports suggest have continued for 11 consecutive nights.
Secretary of State Rubio has expanded on conditions for diplomacy, stating that a deal is possible only if Iran ends its sponsorship of terrorism and abandons nuclear weapon pursuits. While maintaining that the US seeks a diplomatic settlement, Rubio warned that Tehran's control over the Strait of Hormuz creates a dangerous precedent with potential global fallout. Additionally, reports indicate that Red Sea shipments face further disruptions, and Iran has warned that potential US strikes on underground nuclear facilities could expand the regional conflict.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Iran is 'begging' for a deal while warning of a 'head for an eye' policy, as the conflict reaches its fifth month. While Rubio expressed a desire for a diplomatic settlement, he emphasized that the price for Iran will rise until they cease sponsoring terrorism and nuclear pursuits. Meanwhile, reports indicate that US strikes have reached their 12th consecutive night, an action that Tehran has vowed to counter with an 'eye for an eye' policy.
