Rubio Says Iran Mined Large Sections of Hormuz, Rules Out Sanctions Relief for Reopening Strait
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran has mined large sections of the Strait of Hormuz, which he described as international waters, and that reopening the waterway is the first condition in US talks with Tehran. Speaking before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Rubio said Washington has not offered sanctions relief simply in exchange for reopening the strait and called Iran's actions there unlawful and illegal.
The remarks harden Washington's public position after President Donald Trump said he expected an agreement with Iran within a week to extend the ceasefire and reopen Hormuz. Rubio said any sanctions relief would depend on concessions on Iran's nuclear program, while Iranian media later reported Tehran was still reviewing the latest US draft and had not yet sent a response.
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@oilheadlinenewsTrump will remain ‘patient’ in pursuit of a deal with Iran, says Hegseth - FT President wants to make a ‘great’ deal but defence secretary warns US is ready to restart attacks
@firstsquawkTrump says the proposed agreement with Iran includes a firm commitment that the country will not possess nuclear arms.
@firstsquawkTrump says the proposed deal with Iran primarily centers on issues related to Tehran's nuclear program.
@financialjuiceUS' Rubio discusses new ceasefire initiative with Lebanon's president and Israeli PM Netanyahu over 48 hours - Axios reporter on X
@firstsquawkU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Joseph Aoun and Benjamin Netanyahu over the past 48 hours in an effort to advance a new ceasefire initiative, according to an Axios reporter.
@financialjuiceUS: Hezbollah to halt all assaults on Israel as initial measure – Axios reporter on X
@financialjuiceIn return, Israel would avoid escalation in Beirut: Axios reporter on X, citing a US official
@firstsquawkAccording to an Axios reporter, a U.S.-backed proposal calls for Hezbollah to cease all attacks on Israel as the first phase of a potential ceasefire agreement.
@firstsquawkAxios reports, citing a U.S. official, that Israel would hold back from further escalation in Beirut under the proposed arrangement.
@financialjuiceSpeaker of Lebanese parliament Berri: Hezbollah committed to ceasefire, but Israel must stop shooting first - Axios citing US official
@firstsquawkAccording to a U.S. official cited by Axios, Nabih Berri pledged that Hezbollah would adhere to a ceasefire, while placing the responsibility on Israel to stop firing first.
@reutersUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with both Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the diplomatic negotiations between Israel and Lebanon and has proposed a plan to allow for ‘gradual de-escala
@firstsquawkAxios citing Israeli officials: Israel requested that the Trump administration allow it to carry out major strikes in #Beirut
@firstsquawkTrump on Truth social Iran really wants to make a deal, and it will be a good one for the U.S.A. and those that are with us. But don’t the Dumocrats, and various seemingly unpatriotic Republicans, understand that it is MUCH tougher for me
@financialjuiceTrump on Truth Social: Iran really wants to make a deal, and it will be a good one for US and those that are with us.
@bulltheoryio🇺🇸 PRESIDENT TRUMP JUST NOW: "IRAN really wants to make a deal" and "it will be a good one for the USA and it's allies. "Just sit back and relax, it will all work out well in the end."
@cnbcTrump hits out at ‘chirping’ critics as Iran peace talks enter new month at impasse
@businessPresident Trump says talks with Iran over an interim peace deal will "work out well," even as the countries’ forces clashed again near the Strait of Hormuz
@financialjuiceIran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Baghaei: Lack of trust, constant change of positions by US and Israeli actions in Lebanon are causing delay in diplomatic process.
@firstsquawkIRAN'S FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESPERSON BAGHAEI SAYS LACK OF TRUST, CONSTANT CHANGE OF POSITIONS BY U.S. AND ISRAELI ACTIONS IN LEBANON ARE CAUSING DELAY IN DIPLOMATIC PROCESS
@financialjuiceIran’s Baghaei: Ceasefire in Lebanon is integral part of any agreement to end war with US.
@theinsiderpaperBREAKING: Iran foreign ministry says ceasefire in Lebanon remains condition for US deal
@firstsquawkIRAN'S FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOX BAGHAEI: CEASEFIRE IN LEBANON IS INTEGRAL PART OF ANY AGREEMENT TO END WAR WITH US
@osint613BREAKING 🔴 Iran’s Foreign Ministry says a ceasefire in Lebanon remains a prerequisite for any agreement with the U.S. Israel just gave the green light to strike Hezbollah in Beirut. Let’s see how this plays out.
@firstsquawkUS STRIKES ON IRAN ARE VIOLATION OF CEASEFIRE, BAGHAEI SAYS