Iran war: 'Slight progress' in peace talks, Rubio says
Key takeaways
- US Secretary of State Rubio said there was "a little bit of movement" in negotiations to end the Iran war.
- Negotiators saw "a little bit of movement and that's good," Rubio said, adding that conversations were ongoing.
- Rubio spoke following a meeting with his NATO counterparts in Sweden.
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US Secretary of State Rubio said there was "a little bit of movement" in negotiations to end the Iran war. Meanwhile, four European nations called on Israel to stop the expansion of West Bank settlements. DW has more.
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05/22/2026May 22, 2026'Slight progress' in Iran peace negotiations: RubioUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke about the negotiations between the United States and Iran to end the war, saying "slight progress" had been made.