US may increase pressure on Iran if peace deal talks fail, says Rubio

6 articles · Updated · Hindustan Times · Apr 28

Marco Rubio warned that further sanctions could target Iran after Tehran proposed deferring nuclear talks until the war and Gulf shipping disputes are resolved.
President Trump is reportedly dissatisfied with Iran's offer, insisting nuclear issues must remain central, while US measures have included blocking Iranian shipping and Iran has restricted the Strait of Hormuz.
Little progress has been made since an April ceasefire, with talks in Islamabad stalling and uncertainty over Iran's leadership and negotiation authority adding to the diplomatic deadlock.

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