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Rubio says Iran war breakthrough unlikely amid 'outrageous' demands
CNBC • • world
Key Points:
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized Iran's demands in Middle East war negotiations as "outrageous and ridiculous," highlighting a significant gap between the two sides.
- Iran proposed reducing the timeline for restarting talks from seven days to two, a move that has stalled progress toward a lasting resolution.
- Rubio emphasized President Trump's preference for diplomatic solutions but acknowledged that diplomacy may not always be possible.
- Energy prices fell following Trump's statement that further strikes are "highly unlikely" if negotiations lead to a strong agreement, with Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures both declining.
