US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran appears not ready to reach an agreement, and that the price it will pay will increase every night until it returns to the straight path, according to Israeli media. Earlier today, Rubio said Iran is suffering and will continue to suffer.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio escalated his rhetoric at 11:25 Jerusalem, stating that Iran's price will increase every night until it changes course. The statement is the latest in a series of rapid-fire remarks from the top US diplomat this morning.
Earlier today, at 10:55 Jerusalem, Rubio made a flurry of statements: he said Iran is not ready to reach an agreement and warned the price will continue to rise; he claimed Iran is 'begging' for a nuclear deal; he said Iran 'keeps flipping' on the deal; and he expressed hope Iran will come to its senses soon. At 11:16 Jerusalem, Rubio described US policy as 'head for an eye' and warned Iran will pay a heavy price. At 11:21 Jerusalem, he said Iran is suffering severely and will be ready for a deal soon. On Wednesday, July 22, at 12:51 Jerusalem, Rubio said Iran approached the US for talks but failed to honor commitments, and at 15:38 Jerusalem he said Iran is not negotiating seriously as the US conducted its 11th consecutive night of strikes.
As The Zioneer reported on Wednesday, the US continues military operations against Iranian targets while remaining open to diplomacy. Rubio called on other nations to share the burden of securing global maritime trade.
It remains unclear whether Iran will respond to the escalating rhetoric or change its negotiating position. The latest statement suggests the US is prepared to increase pressure nightly until a decisive shift occurs.
8 developments
- DevelopingRubio: Iran signaling willingness for negotiations
- StrongRubio: Iran's 'eye for an eye' met with Trump's 'head for an eye'
- DevelopingRubio: Iran approached US for talks but failed to honor commitments
- DevelopingRubio: Iran not negotiating seriously, US continues 11th straight night of strikes
Source and signal
- Internal intake