Rubio Says Mojtaba Khamenei Takes Bigger Role as US-Iran Talks Review 1 New Proposal
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Updated · Al Jazeera English · Jun 2
Rubio Says Mojtaba Khamenei Takes Bigger Role as US-Iran Talks Review 1 New Proposal
3 articles · Updated · Al Jazeera English · Jun 2
Mojtaba Khamenei appears to be alive and increasingly involved in Iran’s affairs, Rubio told senators, saying the supreme leader has communicated only in writing and through intermediaries since his father was killed in US strikes.
1 revised US proposal is now under review in Tehran after Trump reportedly hardened terms, while an Iranian source said there has been no contact with Washington for several days and Iran is taking a stern line.
20% of global oil and LNG flows used to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, and Rubio said reopening it is the first condition for any deal, alongside talks on Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpile.
April 8’s truce has not resolved wider tensions: Rubio said a deal could come within days, but Iran has warned it could halt negotiations and directly confront Israel if attacks in Lebanon continue.
As Iran's military gains power, is diplomacy with its clerical government becoming irrelevant?
Can a leader whose family died in US strikes make a lasting peace deal with Washington?
Could a 'Tehran Toll Booth' become the new reality for global oil shipping?
US-Iran Negotiations 2026: Nuclear Standoff, Sanctions Deadlock, and the Risk of Regional War
Overview
Recent weeks have seen indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran, with Oman facilitating talks in Geneva. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with key international figures, including Rafael Grossi of the IAEA and Oman's Foreign Minister, bringing forward 'real ideas' for a fair deal but firmly rejecting any submission to threats. Despite these diplomatic efforts, a definitive resolution remains out of reach, as both sides hold firm on core issues like Iran's enriched uranium stockpile and sanctions relief. The talks highlight ongoing regional tensions and the complex path toward de-escalation.