U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington has made progress in negotiations with Iran, including talks mediated by Pakistan and supported by regional partners. Speaking while visiting India and after meetings in Sweden, Rubio tells reporters that discussions are ongoing and that there is a chance the United States may provide further updates in the coming days. Multiple outlets report that Rubio describes the negotiations as still not complete, using phrases such as “work in progress,” “not there yet,” and emphasizing that progress should not be exaggerated.
Several reports also connect the talks to efforts around reopening the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News and Business Standard say Rubio characterizes progress as “significant” but stops short of calling it final, especially after a call involving President Donald Trump and leaders of Arab and Muslim countries. Business Standard adds that the U.S. is exploring a possible preliminary, time-limited arrangement to reopen the strait while work continues on broader nuclear-related issues. Across the accounts, Rubio frames the process as active diplomacy with remaining hurdles and continued coordination with Pakistani mediators, while the two sides have not yet announced a finalized agreement.
