Rubio tells G7 the US will keep imposing 'devastating' costs on Iran

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told G7 foreign ministers on Tuesday that Washington will continue imposing "devastating" economic costs on Iran, stating the US has options beyond war or accepting unacceptable Iranian demands, according to four G7 diplomats. Rubio made the remarks during a G7 meeting in Paris, using strong language to describe Iranian authorities, with two diplomats saying he called them "crazy." He argued that severe economic sanctions are working and limiting Tehran's ability to fund regional activities and allies. The comments came a day after President Donald Trump said he would postpone further military strikes on Iran and maintain the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar's prime minister, a key intermediary, expressed cautious optimism about a diplomatic solution after meeting with Trump.