Rubio: Iran is probably not ready to conclude an agreement. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a press conference on Wednesday that Iran is most likely not ready to conclude an agreement, but it may be ready soon, indicating that his country is committed to the agreement with Iran.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that Iran is not ready to conclude a deal with the United States at the present time, indicating that it will pay a heavy price.
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Rubio said that any nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia or other countries would have guarantees, and that the nuclear agreements would be presented to Congress.
Regarding nuclear energy agreements, Rubio stressed that his country is always looking for opportunities to conclude nuclear agreements, noting that America seeks to be the preferred partner in civil nuclear energy agreements.
Rubio stressed that President Donald Trump's policy is based on the principle of "an eye for an eye," warning that "Iran will pay a heavy price."
However, on the sidelines of the ASEAN meeting, the US Secretary of State pointed out that despite Iran's boasting, "it is suffering tremendously and will continue to do so."
The US Secretary stressed that Washington seeks to rid Iran of nuclear weapons,
On the other hand, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced the implementation of drone attacks in which it claimed the destruction of American military assets and equipment inside the Ali Al-Salem base and Al-Udayri camp in Kuwait, in addition to targeting the Patriot and THAAD radars and air defense systems at a military base in Jordan.
Rubio added: “If the situation continues like this with Iran, they will pay a heavy price.”
The US Secretary of State told reporters on the sidelines of the Foreign Ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meeting in Manila, "Iran has thrown the Houthis into this conflict and we will see what happens," expressing his hope that "the Houthis will stop launching attacks."
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“He pointed out that despite Iran's bravado,”
Context
Rubio said that Iran is "begging" the United States daily to reach an agreement.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced at dawn on Thursday (July 23, 2026) the completion of the 12th consecutive round of violent military strikes against strategic targets inside Iran.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announces the targeting of Al-Udayri Camp and Ali Al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait.
In the meantime, the IRGC has confirmed that three oil tankers have been prevented from crossing the Strait of Hormuz, in an attempt to force ships to use Iranian territorial waters and pay transit fees.
Meanwhile, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard confirmed that 3 oil tankers were prevented from crossing the Strait of Hormuz, in an attempt to force ships to use Iranian territorial waters and pay transit fees.
At the forefront of the scene is Rubio's news: Iran is most likely not ready to conclude an agreement, with a follow-up of the details of the situation and its repercussions at the political and media levels.
