Secretary of State Marco Rubio states the US will pursue other options if diplomacy with Iran does not yield a satisfactory agreement.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated the US will exhaust diplomatic efforts with Iran but will consider alternative measures if no viable deal is reached. He described the current proposal as strong, particularly regarding Iran’s capacity to open the Straits of Hormuz.
The framework involves time-limited nuclear talks aimed at securing a successful outcome. Rubio emphasized that diplomacy will be given every opportunity before other actions are taken.
The US Dollar Index (DXY) fell 0.30% to 99.05 following the remarks, reflecting market sensitivity to geopolitical developments in the region.