Rubio says Iran deal could take days after US forces launch new attacks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that a potential deal to resolve the US-Israel conflict with Iran may take a few days to finalize. This comes after US forces conducted strikes on Iranian missile sites and boats amid ongoing negotiations in Qatar. The situation remains tense as talks focus on critical issues such as the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's uranium stockpile.
- ▪US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that a deal to end the conflict with Iran could take a few days to agree upon.
- ▪US forces conducted strikes on Iranian missile sites and boats in southern Iran, claiming self-defense against threats.
- ▪Negotiations in Qatar are ongoing, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
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News|US-Israel war on IranRubio says Iran deal could take days after US forces launch new attacksUS forces say they hit Iranian missile sites and boats as the Iranian delegation in Qatar holds talks on extending the ceasefire.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoA cargo ship is anchored in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran [File: Majid Saeedi/Getty Images]By Al Jazeera Staff, AFP and ReutersPublished On 26 May 202626 May 2026United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said a potential deal to end the US-Israel war on Iran could “take a few days” to be agreed, after US forces claimed to have struck Iranian missile sites and boats laying mines in southern Iran amid talks…
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