US open to diplomatic solution with Iran, Rubio says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington remains open to diplomacy with Iran, while President Trump has not decided on military action.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Washington remains open to engaging in diplomatic discussions with Iran, under the condition that American national security remains unthreatened. He emphasized that President Donald Trump has yet to decide on the possibility of military action against Tehran, as negotiations on the Iranian matter persist.
Rubio confirmed that ongoing talks with Iran are currently taking place in Qatar, where a specific timeframe for the negotiations has yet to be determined. He also noted that Iran has demonstrated ambitions to develop nuclear weapons, and that the United States will not tolerate such a development. Addressing the G20 talks, Rubio underscored the significance of guaranteeing freedom of navigation, pointing out that it is a crucial issue on the group's agenda amidst ongoing tensions in maritime corridors.
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