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Rubio says 'solid' Iran deal may come on Monday
Key takeaways
- "We're still a work in progress," Rubio said during a visit to India.
- He was speaking after President Donald Trump said he had instructed negotiators "not to rush into a deal", after earlier suggesting one was close.
- It reportedly involves a 60-day ceasefire extension, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and a plan for further negotiations over Iran's nuclear programme.
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Paulin Kola Reuters Rubio said it took time to hear back from Iran US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says US and Iranian negotiators have "a pretty solid thing on the table" and a deal to end the war between the two countries may be reached on Monday.
"We're still a work in progress," Rubio said during a visit to India.
He was speaking after President Donald Trump said he had instructed negotiators "not to rush into a deal", after earlier suggesting one was close.
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