Rubio Says Iran Peace Deal Today May Happen

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio – (Web Desk) – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Iran peace deal today is a real possibility, raising hopes that the long-running conflict could finally be moving toward an end. Speaking to reporters as he left New Delhi on Monday, Rubio said significant progress had been made, though no final agreement had been reached yet.

Rubio told journalists, “We thought we might have some news last night, maybe today.” He was careful not to raise expectations too high, but his words clearly suggested that a deal could come at any moment.

In a separate interview with the New York Times, Rubio outlined Washington’s approach. He said the United States is ready to enter serious talks about Iran’s nuclear programme, but only after Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz. This signals that the US may accept a step-by-step agreement rather than demanding everything at once.

“You can’t do a nuclear thing in 72 hours on the back of a napkin,” Rubio said plainly, making clear that nuclear talks will need more time and careful planning.

He laid out the basic conditions. The Strait of Hormuz must be reopened immediately. After that, both sides would begin formal talks covering uranium enrichment and Iran’s pledge to never build a nuclear weapon.

Rubio also issued a firm warning. If the deal does not deliver results within 60 days, President Trump will still have every military and diplomatic option on the table. This was a clear message that US patience has limits.

On the question of Israel, Rubio was direct. He said Israel always has the right to protect itself. If Hezbollah fires missiles at Israel, Israel has every right to respond.

Rubio repeated President Trump’s firm position that Iran must never possess a nuclear weapon. “They will never possess a nuclear weapon, certainly not as long as Donald Trump is president,” he said.

He also confirmed that the US and its Gulf partners have been working on a framework that could fully open the Strait of Hormuz without any tolls. However, he stressed that the plan only works if Iran fully accepts and follows through.

Critics have warned that a phased deal could weaken Trump’s hand in later negotiations. For now, the world is watching closely as both sides edge toward what could be a historic agreement.