Rubio says US wants deal with Iran but not 'at any price' US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday during his visit to Bahrain that Washington wanted a deal with Iran, but Washington would not compromise its interests to rea
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25 June 2026 09:30 BST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday during his visit to Bahrain that Washington wanted a deal with Iran, but Washington would not compromise its interests to reach an agreement.
"We want a deal with Iran, we don't want a deal at any price," Rubio said.
"We are open for peace that is enduring and real and doesn't undermine the security and prosperity of the US or its allies," he said.
"The Foreign Ministry is conducting a situation assessment with the relevant authorities in Israel and is examining the options for assistance," the statement said.
The operation changed the course of history as it was the impetus for US President Donald Trump to pull out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal shortly after the operation's results were revealed.
Reuters quoted National armaments director Urs Loher as telling a press conference that it would not be Israel's Arrow defense system.
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