US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: Diplomatic efforts to end US-Iran conflict have not progressed
Summary
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says diplomatic efforts to end the US-Iran conflict have made little progress, with Iran’s demands still seen as unacceptable. Donald Trump says the chance of renewed major US strikes is extremely low while talks continue, though he has not ruled out further military action.
Key Points
- Marco Rubio said diplomatic efforts to end the US-Iran conflict have not progressed much and that Iran’s demands are unacceptable.
- Donald Trump said the chance of the US resuming major military strikes on Iran is extremely low if talks keep moving forward.
- The US Central Command has formed Task Force Iron Gate to help stop the movement of advanced weapons and other materials through Iran's borders.
- Trump said on social media that the task force is fully active and that very few goods are moving to or through Iran due to the US Navy blockade.
