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Rubio: US ready to talk with Iran, ‘not sure’ a deal can be reached
NewsFeed
US Secretary of State said the US would prefer to make a deal with Iran rather than engage in a military conflict, but he’s “not sure” a deal can be reached with “these guys.” Iranian media said talks were to take place Friday in Oman.
Published On 4 Feb 2026
