Rubio calls US-Iran talks unproductive, rejects Tehran's demands as outrageous

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that US-Iran peace talks have been "not very productive," calling Tehran's demands "unacceptable" and "outrageous" despite President Donald Trump's openness to a diplomatic deal. Rubio made the remarks before departing for a G7 meeting in France, hours after Trump told CNN a strike on Iran is "highly unlikely" if progress continues in Qatar- and Pakistan-mediated talks. Iran has reportedly submitted a nuclear agreement proposal contingent on Washington accepting seven demands. The talks, which began before the November 3 US election, have stalled since American strikes on Qeshm Island on November 6. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi threatened escalation on Sunday, while Trump acknowledged Iran's role in Republican midterm losses but said he could "finish them off" if needed.