{
  "id": 15793985,
  "title": "US senator Rubio: Reaching deal with Iran unlikely",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/us-senator-rubio-reaching-deal-with-iran-unlikely",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T19:57:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/world/0r5s8t3md"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US Senator Marco Rubio doubts the likelihood of reaching a deal with Iran, expressing skepticism about the prospect of any agreement with the Iranian regime. During a recent television interview, Rubio criticized Iran for attacking commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, describing such behavior as unprecedented since World War II. He further stated that Iran is using tactics reminiscent of Nazi submarines, calling for global condemnation of these actions. Rubio also pointed out that the Iranian regime is not skilled in negotiations and is controlled by hardline Shia clerics driven by religious motivations, making it extremely challenging to reach an agreement with them. These comments come during Rubio's current visit to India, where he is engaging in discussions with Indian counterparts, focusing on strengthening energy cooperation and finalizing a bilateral trade agreement.",
  "summary": "US Senator Marco Rubio doubts a deal with Iran, criticizing attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz as Pakistan mediates.",
  "key_points": [
    "US Senator Marco Rubio doubts likelihood of reaching deal with Iran.",
    "Criticizes Iran for attacking commercial vessels in Strait of Hormuz.",
    "Calls for global condemnation of Iran's actions, deems negotiations challenging."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Rubio’s India visit focuses on trade deal and Russian oil",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/rubios-india-visit-focuses-on-trade-deal-and-russian-oil",
        "published": "2026-10-20T11:14:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "'Very, very close, some items left': Marco Rubio on India-US trade deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/very-very-close-some-items-left-marco-rubio-on-india-us-trade-deal",
        "published": "2026-10-20T11:56:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Secy of State Marco Rubio: ‘On US-India deal… it’s down to certain words, phrases… We are weeks from finalising it… 99% of the work is done’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/secy-of-state-marco-rubio-on-us-india-deal-its-down-to-certain-words",
        "published": "2026-10-20T18:13:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}