WANA (Jun 02) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has claimed that an agreement between Tehran and Washington could be reached “today, tomorrow, or next week,” in the latest indication of ongoing diplomatic efforts between the two sides.

 

Speaking on Tuesday, Rubio asserted that Iran has agreed to negotiate certain aspects of its nuclear program. He also claimed that Washington remains engaged in talks with Tehran, despite Iranian officials previously stating that communication with the United States had been suspended due to repeated ceasefire violations, particularly in Lebanon.

 

Rubio described the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as a key condition for progress in the negotiations, saying that Iran must clearly declare that the strategic waterway is open to maritime traffic. He further claimed that Tehran should commit to specific negotiations regarding the elimination of its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.

 

The U.S. secretary of state also stressed that sanctions relief would not be granted solely in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that any easing of economic pressure would depend on broader agreements covering multiple outstanding issues.

 

Repeating earlier claims made by the Trump administration regarding the impact of recent military actions on Iran’s capabilities, Rubio argued that Tehran’s conventional defense capacity has been significantly weakened and claimed that Iran no longer possesses an effective naval force.

 

His remarks come as the future of negotiations between Iran and the United States over consolidating the ceasefire following the recent three-month conflict, as well as the status of the Strait of Hormuz, remains uncertain.

 

According to reports, a preliminary understanding reached last week reportedly included the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a gradual reduction in U.S. maritime pressure on Iran. However, questions remain about whether that understanding can evolve into a lasting agreement.

 

The developments also come amid growing domestic pressure on President Donald Trump’s administration, which has faced increasing criticism over inflation and rising fuel prices. Recent opinion polls have suggested a decline in public approval of the president’s economic performance.