Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran is still not negotiating seriously as the United States conducts its 11th consecutive night of strikes against Iranian targets. Rubio said Washington remains open to diplomacy but will continue military operations to protect international shipping lanes. He called on other nations to share the burden of securing global maritime trade.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday (15:37 Jerusalem) that Iran is not negotiating seriously, as the United States carries out its 11th straight night of strikes against Iranian targets. Rubio reiterated that Washington is open to a diplomatic solution but will continue military operations to protect international shipping lanes, and called on other nations to contribute more to securing maritime trade.
The new statement follows two earlier reports from The Zioneer today. At 12:50 Jerusalem, Rubio reiterated that the US remains open to diplomacy but Iran must demonstrate seriousness, with the deal centered on the Strait of Hormuz. At 12:51 Jerusalem, Rubio said Iran had approached the US for talks but failed to honor its commitments.
The remarks continue a pattern of Rubio emphasizing both the diplomatic track and the military campaign. The 11th night of strikes reflects the ongoing US military operation against Iranian capabilities. No further details were provided on the specific targets or the status of negotiations.
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