Rubio says negotiations with Iran to continue, official tells 'Post' Khamenei 'difficult to reach'

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that negotiations with Iran will continue for several more days before a clear outcome emerges on whether an agreement can be reached. "The president has expressed his desire to make a deal; he’s either going to make a good deal or no deal," Rubio told reporters.

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The president has expressed his desire to make a deal; he’s either going to make a good deal or no deal.

Both the United States and Israel are awaiting a response from Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. An Israeli official noted that Iran's decision-making process has been slow, partly because Khamenei is reportedly in a secure location recovering from injuries, causing delays in responses. Talks have been ongoing between Iranian officials and US representatives in Qatar.

A primary point of contention is the release of frozen Iranian assets. Tehran reportedly seeks immediate access to half of the $24 billion held globally, with the remainder released later. However, a senior U.S. official emphasized that no funds will be unfrozen unless Iran removes or destroys its enriched uranium, stating, "No dust, no dollars."

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Mojtaba is difficult to reach, as he is reportedly in a secure location and recovering from injuries. As a result, every response takes time.

Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces and U.S. Central Command remain on high alert. Coordination between the militaries continues, with ongoing communication between IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and CENTCOM Commander Brad Cooper, as they await potential decisions from President Trump regarding military action should negotiations fail.

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No dust, no dollars.