US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he is hopeful a deal regarding Iran is achievable soon, telling a Congressional panel that an agreement could be reached “today,” “tomorrow,” or “next week.” Rubio’s position ties any potential easing of US sanctions to Iran taking specific steps, including severe curbs on its nuclear program. In his remarks, he emphasizes that nuclear constraints must come before sanctions are lifted, according to reports.
Rubio also links a broader peace framework to practical conditions related to regional stability. One stated requirement is that Iran reopen a shipping channel as part of any peace agreement process, reinforcing that the US views operational commitments as necessary alongside nuclear measures.
Across the reports, Rubio’s messages focus on the conditional nature of sanctions relief and the concrete benchmarks the US expects from Iran, while he maintains a cautious sense of possibility that negotiations or an agreement could move forward quickly. The outlets do not provide details of a finalized framework or specific terms beyond these stated conditions.
