Rubio calls Iran's demands 'outrageous' as talks stall before G7 meeting

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that negotiations with Iran have made little progress, calling Tehran's demands "unacceptable" and "outrageous" ahead of a G7 meeting in France. Rubio stated that Washington is not close to a diplomatic breakthrough, though President Donald Trump still prefers a peaceful resolution. He warned that the US would defend itself if American forces or shipping in the region face clear and immediate threats. Rubio also defended Trump's decision to go to war with Iran, arguing that a nuclear-armed Iran would be dangerous globally. He declined to comment on whether the conflict contributed to Republican losses in the US midterm elections.


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