US sees path to Iran deal despite strikes; negotiations continue in Qatar

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Tuesday that a deal to end the war with Iran remains possible, even after the US military conducted self-defense strikes on Iranian missile sites and boats in the Strait of Hormuz.

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We will see if there is progress there.

Rubio, speaking during a visit to India, acknowledged that negotiations were scheduled to take place in Qatar later that day. "We will see if there is progress there," he told reporters, noting that discussions around specific wording might take a few more days. US President Donald Trump has expressed a desire to reach an agreement, with Rubio relaying that Trump "will either make a good deal – or no deal at all."

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It “will only be a Great Deal for all, or no Deal at all”.

The US strikes, which targeted missile launch sites and boats attempting to lay mines, were described by a US Central Command spokesperson as necessary for troop protection. Iran, however, reported casualties following the attacks near Larak Island. The US military did not immediately confirm any casualties or provide further details.

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She will be open – one way or the other.

Rubio also reiterated the US demand for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, calling Iran's actions there "unlawful, it's illegal, it's unsustainable for the world, it's unacceptable." Meanwhile, President Trump indicated that Iran's enriched uranium could be destroyed within the country under international supervision, a potential concession that experts suggest could be significant.

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What’s happening there is unlawful, it’s illegal, it’s unsustainable for the world, it’s unacceptable.