US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran is suffering severely and will continue to suffer, according to Asaf Rozentzweig (N12). Rubio added that Iran appears not ready for a deal at this time but will be ready soon, dismissing Iranian arrogance. This follows his earlier statement Thursday that Iran is 'begging' for a deal but not ready to agree.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran is "suffering severely and will continue to suffer" and is not ready for a nuclear deal at this time but will be ready soon, in an interview with Asaf Rozentzweig of N12. The statement came just minutes after Rubio told Amichai Stein of i24NEWS that Iran is "begging" for a deal but not ready to reach an agreement, warning that the price Iran will pay will increase each night.
Earlier today at 10:55 Jerusalem, Rubio made a series of escalating remarks reported by Israeli media. He described Iran as repeatedly reversing its position on negotiations, said President Trump sees no point in responding now, warned that Tehran will "pay a price," and expressed hope that Iran would "come to its senses in a few days." The new statement adds a note of eventual readiness, suggesting the diplomatic window remains open despite the pressure campaign.
The Zioneer previously reported (Fri Jul 10) that Israel currently appears to be outside the US–Iran escalation dynamic, with the situation managed directly by President Trump. Rubio has also called on other nations to share the burden of securing global maritime trade as the US continues its military strikes against Iranian targets.
Rubio did not specify a timeline for when Iran might be ready for a deal, and the US military campaign continues. The gap between Iran's reported eagerness for talks and its unwillingness to commit remains unresolved.
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