Rubio says Trump has not made a decision on military strike against Iran
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- Washington stressed that Tehran has demonstrated ambitions to acquire nuclear weapons, reaffirming that the US will not permit that outcome.
- The administration maintained it is open to diplomatic solutions with Iran, provided US national security interests are not compromised.
- Talks with Iranian counterparts have not ceased, with the timeline remaining at the direct discretion of the US president.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Donald Trump has not made a decision regarding a potential new military operation against Iran, stating that discussions remain open even as Washington maintains its red lines on Tehran's regional conduct.
Addressing the strategic backdrop, the Secretary underscored that Iran has shown clear ambitions to acquire nuclear weapons, stating that the United States will not allow that to happen.
Despite ongoing pressure, Washington reaffirmed that it is open to diplomatic pathways, provided any negotiated outcomes do not threaten US national security.
The Secretary added that dialogue with Iran has not halted, noting that the broader timeline and framework for any ongoing or future discussions will be determined directly by Trump.
