Rubio says ‘solid’ Iran proposal remains on the table

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there is a “pretty solid” proposal under discussion that would address Iran’s reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and launch what he described as a serious, time-limited negotiation on nuclear issues.

“And hopefully, we can pull it off. It has a lot of support in the Gulf. It has a lot of support globally. Every country that we’ve walked through it understands it’s not just very reasonable, but it’s the right thing for the world to get done,” he said.

He stressed that President Donald Trump is not rushing into an agreement and would not accept a deal he considers inadequate.

“We’re going to give diplomacy every chance to succeed before we explore the alternatives.”

He also said that an agreement with Iran remains possible and said Israel would retain the right to defend itself under any eventual arrangement.