U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the United States will either reach a “good agreement” with Iran or proceed with “another way” if talks do not succeed. Speaking in New Delhi, Rubio plays down expectations of an imminent breakthrough as Washington assesses ongoing negotiations, now about three months old. He says U.S. representatives are not being rushed into any deal and that the U.S. will give diplomacy “every chance” before considering alternatives.
Rubio also describes a potential framework that could address regional concerns, saying a “pretty solid” proposal is on the table related to opening up the Strait of Hormuz. He links this to a “very real” and time-limited negotiation on Iran’s nuclear issues, adding that the U.S. aims to “pull it off” if conditions allow.
The reports attribute the comments to Rubio and note that President Donald Trump told representatives Sunday not to rush into an Iran agreement, reinforcing Rubio’s message that the U.S. is balancing urgency with caution while negotiations continue.
