The U.S. and Iran cannot reach an agreement on the nuclear deal, says Rubio

Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran on a new agreement are dragging on due to disagreements over the wording of the document. This was stated by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio while commenting on the progress of the diplomatic talks.

CNN reported this.

According to Rubio, the parties need a few more days to agree on specific provisions of the future agreement.

“It will take a few days to resolve… differences regarding specific words or phrases,” he told reporters during a flight to India.

The U.S. Secretary of State’s statement came shortly after the U.S. military carried out so-called “retaliatory strikes” against Iranian missile installations and vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

Commenting on the U.S. military’s actions, Rubio emphasized the importance of maritime security in the strategic region.

“The strait must remain open; it will remain open one way or another,” the head of U.S. diplomacy stated.

At the same time, Tehran has not yet issued an official response to the U.S. strikes. However, Iranian state media have already called Washington’s actions a violation of the current ceasefire agreement.

Previously, exchanges of fire between U.S. and Iranian forces have already occurred even during the ceasefire, which further complicates the negotiation process and heightens tensions in the region.

The situation around the Strait of Hormuz remains one of the key factors in global security and the stability of the world oil market.