Rubio says Iran talks unproductive, calls Tehran's demands 'outrageous'

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran negotiations remain unproductive, accusing Tehran of "outrageous and ridiculous" demands as Middle East peace efforts stall. Speaking in Florida before the G7 meeting, Rubio noted the sides are far apart after Iran proposed shortening the restart timeline from seven days to two. He said President Trump prefers diplomacy but acknowledged it "sometimes" isn't possible. Oil prices fell Monday after Trump said further strikes were "highly unlikely" if talks progress. Iran demands U.S. sanctions lifted and the war ended before negotiations, while Rubio said a breakthrough isn't imminent.


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