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Rubio calls GOP criticisms of Iran-Trump emerging deal 'absurd'

The Hill · May 24, 2026, 9:35 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • But our preference is to address this through a diplomatic means, and that s what we are endeavoring to do here.
  • On Saturday, President Trump said that a deal with Iran was largely negotiated and would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in the wake of a phone call with Arab allies in the region.
  • Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly, Trump wrote on Truth Social.

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The idea that somehow this president, given everything he s already proven he s willing to do, is going to somehow agree to a deal that ultimately winds up putting Iran in a stronger position when it comes to nuclear ambitions is absurd, Rubio said at a press conference in India on Sunday.

That s just not going to happen. But our preference is to address this through a diplomatic means, and that s what we are endeavoring to do here. I think we ve made some progress. I m always cautious when I say that because you can agree to things on paper; they actually have to be implemented, he added.

On Saturday, President Trump said that a deal with Iran was largely negotiated and would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in the wake of a phone call with Arab allies in the region.

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