Rubio says Trump set no timeframe for Iran talks but military option remains open
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday that President Donald Trump had set no deadline for diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict with Iran , while refusing to rule out a resumption of military strikes against Tehran. Speaking at the conclusion of a G20 foreign ministers ' meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, Mr Rubio told reporters that he did not know whether there was a specific…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Saturday that President Donald Trump had not set a deadline for Iran talks, while not ruling out the possibility of resuming military strikes against Iran. Speaking at the end of a G20 foreign ministers meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, Rubio expressed openness to a diplomatic solution, but stressed that any agreement must not compromise US national security or fail to address Washington's core concerns.
The administration's confidence in brief and successful military action remained unclear, as Trump had not made a decision on further strikes. Rubio affirmed the US's military capability, stating that "the President prefers to solve it diplomatically." He also warned that Iran was threatening the energy infrastructure of Gulf neighbors as part of its pressure tactics on the US.
Rubio reaffirmed US defense commitments to Saudi Arabia but declined to comment on potential participation in any Saudi offensive action against Yemen's Houthis. Regarding the G20, Rubio faced criticism for inviting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, and the planned joint photo was scrapped due to divisions among western members.
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