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Rubio Says No Deal Reached With Iran, Calls Hormuz Tolling System Unacceptable
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that negotiations with Iran have not produced an agreement. Rubio also rejected Iranian proposals for a toll system in the Strait of Hormuz.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said talks with Iran have not reached a final agreement. He stated that the two sides are "not there yet" and described recent reports of draft deals as inaccurate. Rubio spoke from Helsingborg, Sweden, on the sidelines of a NATO ministers meeting.
He said Iran is attempting to establish a toll system in the Strait of Hormuz and urged other nations not to accept the arrangement.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Tahir Andrabi said Friday that he was "not aware of any visit right now" when asked about reports that Pakistan's army chief was traveling to Tehran. Andrabi added that Pakistan would neither confirm nor deny the reports at this time.
A senior Iranian source told Reuters that no deal had been reached with the United States, though gaps between the two sides had narrowed. The Islamic Republic is still reviewing the latest proposal from the Trump administration.
U.S. forces preparing for military operations. Maleki told state television that "anything is possible" regarding the current situation. Rubio confirmed that talks with Iran will continue. He said there has been slight progress but cautioned against exaggerating the current state of negotiations.
