Rubio: Iran's demands outrageous, nuclear deal not close
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that Iran's latest conditions for reviving nuclear talks are "outrageous and ridiculous" and that a deal remains out of reach. The comments came as Iran defended a proposal to restart negotiations within two days, calling it the most reasonable offer on the table. Rubio also said military action against Iran's nuclear program is "not necessarily popular" but necessary to stop a nuclear threat, while the White House asserted President Trump "holds all the cards" in the confrontation.
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- ✓ Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Iran's demands "outrageous and ridiculous" and said a nuclear deal is not close.
- ✓ Iran defended a proposal to restart peace talks in as few as two days, calling it the most reasonable offer on the table.
- ✓ Rubio said military action against Iran's nuclear program is "not necessarily popular" but needed to stop a nuclear threat.
- ✓ The White House stated President Trump "holds all the cards" in the confrontation with Iran's regime.
What changed
Rubio publicly rejected Iran's new peace terms as "outrageous and ridiculous" and declared a nuclear deal is not close, while Iran insisted its two-day restart proposal is reasonable.
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Rubio calls Iran demands 'outrageous,' says nuclear deal not close
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that Iran's latest conditions for reviving nuclear talks are "outrageous and ridiculous" and that a deal remains out of reach. The comments came as Iran defended a proposal to restart negotiations within two days, calling it the most reasonable offer on the table. Rubio also said military action against Iran's nuclear program is "not necessarily popular" but necessary to stop a nuclear threat, while the White House asserted President Trump "holds all the cards" in the confrontation.
Why it matters
Diplomatic efforts to constrain Iran's nuclear program have stalled amid mutual recriminations. Tehran has accelerated enrichment since the U.S. withdrew from the 2015 accord, and recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian proxies have raised the risk of direct conflict. Qatar's prime minister met Trump this week to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil chokepoint threatened by Iran-backed Houthi attacks.
What is confirmed
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Iran's demands "outrageous and ridiculous" and said a nuclear deal is not close.
- Iran defended a proposal to restart peace talks in as few as two days, calling it the most reasonable offer on the table.
- Rubio said military action against Iran's nuclear program is "not necessarily popular" but needed to stop a nuclear threat.
- The White House stated President Trump "holds all the cards" in the confrontation with Iran's regime.
Still unconfirmed
- Trump's advisers are clashing over whether to make a war decision against Iran.
What to watch next
- Iran's formal response to Rubio's rejection and whether it modifies its conditions
- Any new diplomatic initiative from Qatar or other mediators
- U.S. or Israeli military movements near Iranian nuclear sites
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