Rubio says Iran nuclear deal no longer effective
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Islamabad: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a strong warning to Iran, saying Tehran will face increasingly severe consequences if it continues attacks on ships and American interests.
Speaking to reporters in Manila, Rubio said the United States remains open to diplomacy but believes Iran is not yet serious about reaching a lasting agreement.
During his media interaction in Manila, Marco Rubio said Iran would face a growing cost for every additional night of conflict.
He said President Donald Trump’s policy is based on the principle of “an eye for an eye,” warning that Tehran would pay a heavy price if attacks continue.
Rubio stated that Iran has repeatedly contacted the United States seeking negotiations but claimed the Iranian leadership has not demonstrated a genuine commitment to reaching a deal.
According to the US secretary of state, Iran appears to negotiate agreements only to later abandon them. He urged Tehran to show greater understanding and seriousness if it wishes to resolve the dispute through diplomacy.
Iran violated previous understanding
Rubio said the United States had fulfilled its responsibilities under its understanding with Iran, but Tehran failed to do the same. He stated that the previous memorandum of understanding is no longer effective because Iran allegedly violated its commitments.
According to Rubio, agreements remain valid only when both sides implement them. He claimed that on the very day Iran was expected to issue a statement under the understanding, it instead targeted a ship.
Rubio described attacks on commercial vessels and American citizens as completely unacceptable. He added that President Trump has numerous response options available and made it clear that Washington will not remain passive.
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