Rubio Hints At Putting 'Additional Pressure' On Iran As Talks With US Fail To Reach Breakthrough

US secretary of state Marco Rubio said additional pressure could be imposed on Iran if no deal is reached, stressing that the final decision rests with US President Donald Trump. "That’s POTUS' decision to make. The level of sanctions on Iran is extraordinary, the level of pressure on Iran is extraordinary, and I think more can be brought to bear," said Rubio in an interview with Fox News.

Little progress has been made since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April. Talks in Islamabad yielded no breakthrough, and speculation about a second round of direct negotiations faded after Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi left Pakistan before a US delegation arrived. Iran has reportedly submitted a new proposal that defers discussion of its nuclear programme until the war ends and disputes over Gulf shipping are resolved. However, Reuters reported that Trump is unhappy with the offer, as Washington insists nuclear issues must remain central to any agreement.

#breakingnews #topnews #us #usa #israel #iran #hormuzblockade #donaldtrump #middleeasttensions #geopolitics #global #internationalnews #mirrornow #mirrornoworiginals

SUBSCRIBE NOW |

For More Updates ►

Download our App for Breaking News

Like us on Facebook ►

Follow us on Twitter ►

Follow us on Instagram ►

Subscribe to our other network channels:

Times Now Navbharat