US-Iran Talks Stalled as Rubio Calls Tehran's Demands Unacceptable

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that US-Iran peace talks have made no progress, calling Tehran's demands "outrageous" and "ridiculous," while stating Washington is not near a breakthrough despite ongoing mediation by multiple countries. Rubio, speaking before the G7 meeting in Paris, said President Donald Trump remains open to diplomacy but described Iranian conditions as unacceptable and unrealistic. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated Tehran's two-day proposal, demanding an end to hostilities on all fronts, and linked the negotiation pause to US midterm election results. The talks also cover Iran's nuclear programme, with Tehran's conditions reportedly including lifting sanctions, releasing frozen assets, and ending regional hostilities. Trump told CNN that further strikes were unlikely if negotiations produced a strong agreement.