US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran is 'begging every day' for a deal but then reverses its position, and warned that it will pay a price and may then come to its senses, according to Israeli media. The remarks came as Rubio also responded to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's threat of retaliation.
In his latest remarks, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio responded to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's threat of retaliation, saying Iran 'begs every day for a deal' but then reverses its position, and warned that it will pay a price and may come to its senses. The statement comes amid a series of sharp exchanges between Washington and Tehran.
The Zioneer first reported at 10:55 Jerusalem that Rubio said Iran approaches the US daily seeking a deal but repeatedly changes its position, prompting President Trump to raise the threat level. At 11:16, The Zioneer reported Rubio stating the US policy is 'head for an eye' and that Iran will pay a heavy price. At 11:26, The Zioneer reported Rubio saying the price Iran will pay 'will increase every night' until it changes course. The latest remarks reinforce the administration's consistent stance that Iran must demonstrate seriousness in negotiations.
The Trump administration has been applying sustained military and diplomatic pressure on Iran, including 11 consecutive nights of strikes against Iranian targets as of July 22, as The Zioneer reported Wednesday. Rubio has previously signaled that the US remains open to diplomacy but insists Tehran must show commitment.
It remains unclear whether Iran will respond to the latest US demands or if the military campaign will continue to escalate.
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