Rubio Says U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Need Several More Days

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that negotiations with Iran are continuing and could require several more days to complete. Rubio, speaking to reporters while traveling in India, described the current stage as one of detailed exchanges over wording in a draft document.

"There’s a lot of talking back and forth" about "specific language in the initial document, so it’ll take a few days," Rubio told reporters. The Hill reported that Rubio indicated the process could stretch to "a few more days," tempering expectations of an immediate conclusion.

The discussions come after nearly three months of conflict between the United States and Iran. President Trump had signaled days earlier that an agreement was close, raising hopes for a swift resolution. Rubio added that talks were taking place in Qatar, though he provided no further details on the venue or participants. S. official since the reported progress last week.