Rubio says Iran ‘begging’ for a deal with US but not ready to make one - Al Jazeera
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims that Iran is seeking a deal to end the current conflict but remains unwilling to commit to terms. Rubio emphasized a 'head for an eye' military policy while noting significant damage to Iranian infrastructure.
Why it matters
This highlights the escalating geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran, signaling a shift toward more aggressive military posturing.
Secretary of state says US has ‘a head for an eye’ policy as strikes hit Iran for a 12th straight night.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the news media on the sidelines of a foreign ministers meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Pasay, Metro Manila [Brendan Smialowski/AFP] By Heba Habib Published On 23 Jul 2026 23 Jul 2026 United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Iran is privately pressing Washington for a deal to end the war but Tehran is not yet “ready” to accept one,
“Iran is begging us, both directly and indirectly, ‘Let’s do a deal. Let’s talk,'” Rubio said, speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meeting of foreign ministers in Manila, Philippines, on Thursday.
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