26/05/2026
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26/05/2026
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JAIPUR, May 26: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that a nuclear and security agreement with Iran could still be reached within days despite recent American strikes that have heightened tensions in the region and raised uncertainty over a fragile ceasefire effort.
Speaking to reporters during an official visit to Jaipur, Rubio said negotiations were continuing through mediators in Qatar and that discussions were focused on the wording of an initial draft agreement.
“There were some talks going on in Qatar today, so we'll see if we can make progress,” Rubio said, adding that negotiations involved “a lot of talking back and forth” over specific language and could take “a few days.”
Rubio reiterated that U.S. President Donald Trump remained committed to securing an agreement with Tehran, saying, “He’s either going to make a good deal or no deal.”
The remarks came hours after fresh U.S. strikes on Iranian targets in southern Iran and near the Strait of Hormuz intensified concerns about a broader regional escalation.
Rubio also vowed that the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz would reopen despite ongoing disruptions and tensions in the waterway.
“The straits have to be open. They're going to be open one way or the other,” Rubio said in Jaipur. He described the situation in the key shipping lane as “unlawful,” “illegal,” and “unsustainable for the world.”
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important oil transit routes, carrying a significant share of global crude exports, and any disruption there has raised fears of impacts on energy markets and international shipping.
