US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has stated that progress has been made on a “framework” for opening the Strait of Hormuz “toll-free”, but that this will require “acceptance and then full implementation by Iran”, reports Anadolu.

“Some progress has been made, significant progress, although not final”, Rubio told reporters in the Indian capital New Delhi, referring to ongoing indirect talks between the US and Iran. brokered by Pakistan.

Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Rubio stressed that “this is an international waterway” and “they don’t own it.”

Pointing to a diplomatic solution, Rubio said the U.S. has “made some progress over the last 48 hours working with our partners in the Gulf region on a framework.” He added that this framework “could ultimately lead, if successful, to not only in a fully open strait, and by that I mean an open strait without tariffs, but also in dealing with some of the key issues that have supported Iran’s nuclear weapons ambitions in the past”. a telephone conversation with regional leaders to discuss ongoing indirect talks with Iran. According to him, a deal is “mostly negotiated” and awaiting finalization.

“The ultimate goal is for Iran to never have nuclear weapons. Iran can never have nuclear weapons,” Rubio said.

He said the Iranian nuclear program is a “very technical issue that will probably have to be dealt with over a period of time.” what we’re trying to do here. I think we’ve made some progress. I’m always careful when I say that, because you can agree on things on paper.”

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