Rubio Slams Iran’s Negotiation Demands as “Absurd,” U.S.-Iran Talks Stalled
Washington, November 9 — According to RIA Novosti, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Iran’s demands in the ongoing negotiations are unacceptable.
Rubio told reporters: “Substantial progress has not been achieved thus far, as Iran’s demands are not only unacceptable but in some instances deeply offensive, absurd, and entirely unrealistic.”
The diplomat noted that the international community has not yet reached a threshold for resolving the conflict. At the same time, Rubio emphasized that President Donald Trump remains committed to pursuing a resolution through dialogue.
In mid-June, the United States and Iran signed a memorandum aimed at launching a peace process, but just three weeks later, hostilities resumed. The renewed conflict has nearly paralyzed shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a rise in global fuel prices.
At the end of September, Tehran proposed a seven-day plan to open the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting maritime blockades and export restrictions, a proposal rejected by Trump.
On November 1, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the implementation window for the plan had been reduced to two days, with the outcome now dependent on the U.S. response.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1881343680085003/
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