{"id":6950,"date":"2026-07-22T09:51:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T09:51:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=6950"},"modified":"2026-07-22T09:51:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T09:51:42","slug":"u-s-ready-for-talks-with-iran-says-secretary-of-state-marco-rubio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=6950","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Ready for Talks with Iran, Says Secretary of State Marco Rubio"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WASHINGTON:<\/strong> U.S. Secretary of State <strong>Marco Rubio<\/strong> has said the United States is prepared to engage in negotiations with Iran, while stressing the importance of honoring commitments and safeguarding international maritime navigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking on the current regional situation, Rubio said that <strong>keeping promises and fulfilling commitments is essential<\/strong> to achieving lasting stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also referred to recent incidents in the <strong>Strait of Hormuz<\/strong>, stating that commercial vessels had been targeted in the strategic waterway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rubio emphasized that the United States would not accept any country&#8217;s control over international sea lanes or key maritime passages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe will continue to defend the rights of commercial ships and the principle of freedom of navigation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The U.S. secretary of state further revealed that <strong>Iranian officials had contacted the United States<\/strong> regarding possible negotiations aimed at addressing the current tensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Rubio, Washington remains open to dialogue, although he did not provide details about the nature, timing, or possible venue of any future talks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p 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