Middle East: Rubio says Iran deal 'could take days'
Key takeaways
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a deal is still possible despite fresh US strikes on Iran.
- 05/26/2026May 26, 2026Rubio says Iran deal still possible despite new strikesUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that a deal with Tehran remained within reach despite the US military launching new strikes on Iran.
- "There were some talks going on in Qatar today, so we'll see if we can make progress," Rubio told reporters during an official visit to India.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a deal is still possible despite fresh US strikes on Iran. The US military said "self-defense" strikes were carried out to protect US military personnel. Follow DW.
https://p.dw.com/p/5EJEUThe US struck vessels and missile launch sites on Monday Image: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Photo/picture alliance Advertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know US top diplomat Marco Rubio said an Iran deal could 'take a few days' Rubio's comments come after US strikes were launched in southern Iran Here is a roundup of the latest developments from the Iran war and the wider Middle East on Tuesday, May 26.
05/26/2026May 26, 2026Rubio says Iran deal still possible despite new strikesUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that a deal with Tehran remained within reach despite the US military launching new strikes on Iran.