politics
Marco Rubio says U.S. expects Iran response on peace deal 'today'
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that the U.S. is expecting a response from Iran on Washington's proposal to end the war.
TL;DR
- U.S. expects a response from Iran on Friday regarding a proposal to end the war and resume nuclear talks.
- Iran is reviewing messages from the U.S. received via Pakistani mediators.
- There is confusion over whether a ceasefire is still in effect after recent clashes in the Strait of Hormuz.
- President Trump believes the ceasefire is still in effect and that Iran is eager to make a deal.
- A potential Iranian agency controlling traffic in the straits would be considered unacceptable by the U.S.
- The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has caused a global energy shock, described as the biggest energy security threat in history.