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Rubio Confirms Indirect Iran Talks as US War Kills 1,340+ Iranians

01 April, 2026.Iran.15 sources

Key Takeaways

Indirect talks are ongoing via intermediaries between the United States and Iran.
Trump reportedly prefers diplomacy and seeks a diplomatic resolution with Iran.
Rubio delivered these remarks in an exclusive Al Jazeera interview.

Diplomatic Contradictions

Rubio confirmed indirect talks with Iran are ongoing through intermediaries.

“US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that talks with Iran are under way through intermediaries and that Washington will continue its military campaign until Tehran abandons its nuclear and missile programmes”

Al Jazeera

Trump concurrently escalated the war, unleashing strikes after Obama vetoes.

Al Jazeera

US-Israeli strikes killed more than 1,340 Iranians within 18 days.

The contradictions exemplify the incoherence of Washington's approach.

Strait of Hormuz Tensions

Rubio warned the Strait of Hormuz would be kept open one way or another.

Iran declared the Strait closed after US-Israeli strikes.

Anadolu Ajansı

The closure threatens 20% of the world's oil supply.

The contradictory framing highlights the gulf between military action and diplomacy.

Shifting US Objectives

Rubio said the US would welcome political change in Iran if the opportunity arose but it was not an official objective.

“ERBIL— The United States is prioritising diplomacy in its approach toward Iran, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview, while Tehran signalled deep scepticism over Washington’s intentions amid escalating tensions”