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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Rubio Says Iran Deal May Take Days As US Launches Fresh Strikes
Caption: Rubio Says Iran Deal May Take Days As US Launches Fresh Strikes. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said negotiations over a potential deal with Iran could still take “a few days,” despite ongoing diplomatic efforts. Rubio’s comments came after fresh US strikes in southern Iran that Washington described as defensive operations against missile launch sites and mine-laying boats. The US said keeping the Strait of Hormuz open remained a key objective amid fears over global oil supply disruption. Despite a ceasefire technically being in place since April, the U.S. Central Command said the latest attacks were carried out to protect American forces from Iranian threats. Iranian officials said they had downed a “hostile” stealth drone using a new air defence system, although no further details were provided. Talks between Iranian officials and Qatari mediators in Doha reportedly focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and managing Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpile. President Donald Trump said negotiations were progressing “nicely” but warned there could be further military action if talks collapse. The conflict has sharply disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, causing spikes in global oil prices and increased costs for fuel, food and fertiliser. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Marco Rubio,Iran,Donald Trump,Strait of Hormuz,Doha,US strikes,nuclear talks,diplomacy,Middle East,oil prices,war,military,ceasefire
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