Rubio says Iran's negotiating demands are unacceptable and talks have not been productive (per Bloomberg).
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Iran's negotiating demands are unacceptable, describing them as outrageous and unrealistic, and says current diplomacy has not been productive. He frames U.S. military action against Iran as defensive, to protect forces in the region, while saying Washington will keep exploring diplomacy if a chance arises.
- Channels reporting
- 11
- First reported
- 8 Nov 2026 · 22:34 UTC
- Latest development
- 8 Nov 2026 · 22:34 UTC
- Intensity
- 3 / 5
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