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Rubio says 'solid' Iran deal may come on Monday

Rubio says 'solid' Iran deal may come on Monday

Summary

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said negotiators have a strong draft deal with Iran that might be finalized on Monday. The deal may include a 60-day ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and future talks on Iran’s nuclear program.

Key Facts

  • Rubio called the deal "pretty solid" but said talks are still ongoing.
  • President Donald Trump told negotiators not to rush into a deal.
  • The proposed agreement involves extending the ceasefire by 60 days and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil trade.
  • US intelligence reports Iran’s supreme leader is hiding, complicating communication.
  • The deal leaves key issues unresolved, like sanctions relief and nuclear restrictions.
  • Some US Republican leaders criticize the deal as too soft on Iran.
  • Trump stated any deal with Iran would be "good and proper" and highlighted that Iran must not gain nuclear weapons.
  • The conflict began after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, leading to fighting and closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which raised oil prices worldwide.
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