Rubio says Iran deal could take dayscould take days after US attacks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that a deal to end the US-Israel war on Iran could be reached within days, while US forces reported new strikes on Iranian missile sites and boats in southern Iran.
The comments came as talks continued in Qatar, underscoring how the fighting and diplomacy are moving in parallel and keeping the wider Gulf region on edge.
US Administration
US officials are presenting the talks as active and close to a possible agreement. Rubio and President Donald Trump both signaled that negotiations with Tehran are advancing, even as military pressure continues.
Iranian Position
From Tehran’s perspective, the strikes reinforce the view that Washington is negotiating while using force at the same time. Iranian leaders are likely to frame any deal as needing to address security and sovereignty concerns, not only the ceasefire terms.
- The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important chokepoints for oil shipments.
- Qatar hosts one of the largest US military bases in the Middle East.
- Southern Iran includes key naval and energy infrastructure near the Persian Gulf.
US-Iran Ceasefire War
The United States launched military strikes against Iran on June 26, 2026, in response to a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed just days earlier[2][4][14].
26 June, 09:35 PM
US launches strikes against Iran following commercial ship attack26 June, 04:47 PM
Trump calls Iran drone attack on cargo ship a ceasefire violation
