Rubio Says ‘Solid’ Iran-U.S. Deal Could Happen ‘Maybe Today’ As Global Markets Rise
Key takeaways
- Topline Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that the U.S.
- The secretary of state said he believes there is a “pretty solid thing on the table in terms of their ability to open up the straits” and enter into a “time-limited negotiation” on nuclear matters.
- When asked what the holdup was, Rubio said it was just the response, as it takes the Iranian system “a little while longer to get back.”
Topline Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that the U.S. could have some news to announce “maybe today” on a deal with Iran, but reiterated President Donald Trump’s remarks about not being in a hurry, as optimism about a potential peace agreement caused global stocks to soar and oil prices to plummet.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to journalists before boarding his plane at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi.POOL/AFP via Getty Images Key Facts Rubio, who is on a diplomatic trip to India, told reporters in New Delhi that work on the deal was still in progress and he thought they might have had some news last night or “maybe today.”
The secretary of state said he believes there is a “pretty solid thing on the table in terms of their ability to open up the straits” and enter into a “time-limited negotiation” on nuclear matters.