Rubio says Tehran is not serious about making a deal amid Iran war

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran is not serious about diplomacy as American strikes continue and regional tensions rise.

Rubio says Tehran is not serious about making a deal amid Iran war

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran is clearly not serious about making a deal, arguing that pressure will rise until Tehran changes course.

Speaking amid ongoing US strikes, Rubio described Saudi Arabia as a strategic ally.

Source: Al Jazeera, July 23, 2026.