US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated that the United States remains open to diplomacy with Iran, but stressed that Tehran must demonstrate seriousness. According to a report by N12 (Channel 12), Rubio said the deal under discussion concerns the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Zioneer reported earlier today (Wednesday, 05:01 Jerusalem) that Rubio said the US is open to dialogue but accused Iran of not being serious. This latest statement, reported by N12, reiterates the same position while specifying that the diplomatic track centers on the Strait of Hormuz. Rubio has consistently emphasized that any deal requires Iran to stop violating the existing memorandum of understanding on freedom of navigation. The US continues to signal willingness to negotiate while maintaining pressure on Tehran.
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