US and Iranian officials report progress in Qatar peace talks while military forces clash over disputed Strait of Hormuz blockade and maritime access.
President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and many members of the administration have been hammering out the final details on a possible deal to end the war in Iran. Rubio reiterated U.S. warnings that the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened “one way or the other” when asked by a reporter about the U.S. strikes on Iran. “The straits have to be open, they’re going to be open,” he said during a trip to India. “What’s happening there is unlawful, it’s illegal, it’s unsustainable for the world, it’s unacceptable.”
“There were some talks going on in Qatar today, so we’ll see if we can make progress,” Rubio said. “I think it’s a lot of talking back and forth going on about specific language in the initial document, so it’ll take a few days. The president expressed his desire to make it. He’s either going to make a good deal or no deal,” Rubio added.