Deal with US not imminent, Iran says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that a potential deal with Iran could be reached soon, possibly on Monday. The agreement may include a 60-day ceasefire and plans for further negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program. However, some Republican senators have expressed concerns that the deal may be too lenient towards Iran.
- ▪Rubio stated that US and Iranian negotiators have a 'pretty solid thing on the table'.
- ▪The proposed deal reportedly includes a 60-day ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪Some Republican senators have criticized the deal, arguing it could be too lenient on Iran.
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Rubio says 'solid' Iran deal may come on MondayJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePaulin KolaReutersRubio said it took time to hear back from IranUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio says US and Iranian negotiators have "a pretty solid thing on the table" and a deal to end the war between the two countries may be reached on Monday. "We're still a work in progress," Rubio said during a visit to India. He was speaking after President Donald Trump said he had instructed negotiators "not to rush into a deal", after earlier suggesting one was close.
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