Rubio: US-Iran peace deal extremely difficult amid Hormuz attacks

US Secretary of State Rubio publicly downplays prospects for a diplomatic resolution with Iran, citing ongoing attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. This marks a notable hardening of US rhetoric, suggesting a shift away from negotiation toward potential escalation. The statement raises uncertainty about near-term diplomatic pathways and increases risk of further conflict in a critical maritime chokepoint.

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