# Rubio says no ‘breakthrough’ in US-Iran talks

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/rubio-says-no-breakthrough-in-us-iran-talks/
- Published: 2026-11-09T00:49:03+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T01:28:11+00:00
- Original publisher: Middle East Eye (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/rubio-says-no-breakthrough-us-iran-talks
- Topics: Americas, Middle East, World

## Key points

- Rubio says US-Iran truce talks have made no progress.
- He calls Iran’s demands unacceptable and unrealistic.
- He is travelling to Paris for a G7 foreign ministers’ meeting.

## Summary

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there had been no progress in efforts to reach a truce with Iran and that a breakthrough was not imminent. His comments indicate that, despite ongoing diplomatic contacts, the two sides remain far apart.

Rubio said several countries were presenting ideas to Iran, but described Tehran’s demands as unacceptable and unrealistic. He added that Washington would explore a deal if there were a chance to reach one, while noting that President Donald Trump preferred diplomacy where possible. Rubio made the remarks before travelling to Paris for a G7 foreign ministers’ meeting on Monday and Tuesday.

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