U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the United States remains open to diplomacy with Iran, but argues that Iran has not shown seriousness about negotiated talks. Rubio made the comments to reporters while warning that Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz would create a “dangerous precedent.”
According to the reports, Rubio framed the U.S. position as supportive of negotiations and working out a deal through diplomacy. However, he said the current situation indicates Iran is not engaging in good faith toward a negotiated solution. The warnings are tied to ongoing security concerns in the area, where the Strait of Hormuz is a critical shipping route.
Both outlets describe Rubio’s central message: the United States does not rule out diplomacy, but it opposes any arrangement that would place Iran in a controlling position over the strait, which he says could have wider implications for regional and global security. The reports do not provide additional details of proposed negotiation terms.
