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Rubio blasts Iran’s ‘outrageous and ridiculous’ demands — casting doubt on diplomatic breakthrough
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No new developments are included in the supplied article beyond the earlier summary: Marco Rubio says Iran’s demands are “outrageous and ridiculous” and that negotiations are not close to a breakthrough. His remarks underscore the gap between the US and Iran, even as talks continue through mediators.
Iran has previously set seven conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including lifting the US Navy blockade and paying reparations. Donald Trump said renewed military action was highly unlikely if negotiations produced a strong agreement; US Central Command announced a 20-member team to strengthen the blockade, and Trump was due to meet Qatar’s prime minister.
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In short
- Rubio says Iran’s demands are unrealistic.
- Talks are not near a breakthrough.
- The US blockade and negotiations continue.
How this story developed
- 2 minutes ago Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran’s demands in negotiations with the US were “unacceptable” and “not realistic”, making a near-term diplomatic breakthrough seem unlikely.
- 6 minutes ago No new developments are included in the supplied article beyond the earlier summary: Marco Rubio says Iran’s demands are “outrageous and ridiculous” and that negotiations are not close to a breakthrough.
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