Rubio says Iran deal still possible within days despite US strikes
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that a deal with Iran remains possible despite recent US strikes. He mentioned ongoing discussions in Qatar aimed at resolving the conflict and emphasized the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. Rubio indicated that the situation is critical for global energy exports and described the current blockade as unlawful and unsustainable.
- ▪Marco Rubio believes a deal with Iran is still achievable despite new US military actions.
- ▪Negotiations are taking place in Qatar to address specific language in the proposed agreement.
- ▪Rubio stressed the necessity of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for global energy exports.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 8 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 3 centre.
- ▪ Rubio says Iran deal could take days as U.S. launches fresh strikes — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ Rubio says Iran deal could take days after US forces launch new attacks — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Rubio says Iran deal could take days as US launches fresh strikes - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ Rubio says Iran deal still possible within days despite U.S. strikes — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Rubio says Iran deal could take days as US launches fresh strikes — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Marco Rubio says Iran deal still possible within days despite US strikes — Crypto Briefing
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 11:06:28 +0800 |
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Rubio says Iran deal still possible within days despite US strikesSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that a deal with Iran was still possible despite fresh US strikes.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 26, 2026, 11:06 AMUpdated May 26, 2026, 11:06 AMJAIPUR, India – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on May 26 that a deal with Iran was still possible despite new US strikes that cast doubt on their fragile ceasefire.“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.“The President’s expressed his desire to make it.
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