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Iran war live: Marco Rubio hails 'good signs' in US-Tehran peace talks
LIVE - Updated at 03:00 US secretary of state Marco Rubio has hailed "good signs" emerging from peace talks between Washington and Tehran, as the search for an elusive deal continues.
'Good news in few hours': Marco Rubio on US, Iran peace deal
Rubio's statement comes after US President Donald Trump shared on his Truth Social platform that the peace deal with Iran has been "largely negotiated" after calls with Israel and other ...
Trump says Iran deal 'largely negotiated' but Rubio urges caution
US President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran on the war in the Middle East, including opening the Strait of Hormuz, has been “largely negotiated” after calls with Israel and other allies in the region over the weekend.But other officials were more cautious on Sunday, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio noting “significant progress, although not final progress has been made” in the negotiations.At the start of a four-day visit to India for meetings with Indian, Australian and Japanese officials, Mr Rubio said he hopes there will be good news in the coming hours.He said the negotiations have succeeded in one of Mr Trump’s main aims – ensuring “a world that no longer has to be in fear or worry about an Iranian nuclear weapon”.Mr Trump said on Saturday he had spoken with leaders from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan and Bahrain, and separately with Israel.“Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly,” he said on social media, with no details.The announcement capped a week in which the US weighed a new round of attacks on the Islamic Republic that would break a fragile ceasefire.The potential deal will include Iran’s commitment that it will not pursue a nuclear weapon, and Tehran agreed to give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, according to two regional officials. Marco Rubio was asked about the US-Iran deal as he arrived in India for a four-day visit (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)One official, with direct knowledge of the negotiations, said how Iran will give up its highly enriched uranium is a subject of further negotiations over the course of a 60-day period.It is highly likely that a part of the amount will be diluted, while the rest will be transferred to a third country, potentially Russia, he said.Iran has 440.9 kilograms (972 pounds) of uranium that is enriched up to 60% purity, a short, technical step from weapons-grade levels of 90%, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency.The Strait of Hormuz will be gradually open in parallel with the US ending its blockade of Iran’s ports, said the official.The US will also allow Iran to sell its oil through sanctions waivers, said the second official who has been briefed on the negotiations. Sanctions relief and release of Iran’s frozen funds will be negotiated during the 60-day timeframe, he said. Both officials said the draft deal includes an end of the war between Israel and Hezbollah,...
US Iran War News Live Updates: Trump not rushing Iran deal as Rubio ...
A woman crosses a street in front of a painting of the late Iranian revolutionary founder Ayatollah Khomeini and paramilitary Basij forces in downtown Tehran, Iran. (Photo: AP)US Iran War LIVE: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said negotiations with Iran remain ongoing, describing the proposed agreement as “pretty solid” while cautioning that discussions are still a work in progress. Speaking during a visit to India, Rubio underscored that President Donald Trump is not rushing into a deal, insisting any agreement must meet US standards. Pretty solid proposal’ on table: Rubio said the current framework under discussion includes provisions related to Iran’s potential to open up the Strait of Hormuz and engage in meaningful, time-bound negotiations over its nuclear programme.“There is a pretty solid proposal on the table… and hopefully we can pull it off,” Rubio told reporters, adding that the plan has garnered “a lot of support in the Gulf” and broader international backing.Story continues below this ad Trump ‘not going to make a bad deal’: Reiterating the administration’s cautious stance, Rubio stressed that Trump would not rush the process. “The president is not going to make a bad agreement, so let’s see what happens,” he said. “We’re going to give diplomacy every chance to succeed before we explore the alternatives.” His remarks come as Trump earlier indicated that a deal with Iran is not “fully negotiated yet,” signalling lingering differences between the two sides. Cautious tone in Washington: Officials in Washington have suggested that while progress is being made, finalising an agreement could still take several days. The administration has maintained a measured approach amid uncertainty surrounding key sticking points. Latest developments Deal not finalised: Trump says the Iran agreement is still not “fully negotiated,” highlighting unresolved issues. Diplomatic push continues: Rubio emphasises ongoing talks with global and regional support for the proposal. No rush from US: The White House signals Trump is willing to wait rather than accept a weak deal. Regional tensions rise: Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least two people and injured several others. Arab backlash: Eight Arab and Muslim nations condemn Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over alleged abuse of Gaza flotilla activists. Follow The Indian Express Global Desk live coverage for the latest updates from the Middle East, the diplomatic corridors of Europe, and the e...
