Rubio Signals Opening for Possible US–Iran Deal

Public threats over attacks on ships raise the stakes for global trade.

Overview

Marco Rubio told reporters he hopes for more information later about a possible agreement with Iran.
He accused Iran of striking commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz in violation of international law, saying the fallout affects the whole world.
He spoke before a meeting with New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters at the State Department as Washington waits on diplomatic movement.
He had warned on social media that the United States would target Iranian energy and civilian infrastructure if large-scale shipping did not resume, then extended the deadline by one day.
He declined to say whether potential US actions would be a war crime and dismissed a warning from Cuba’s president about retaliation.