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Rubio: US prefers deal with Iran but has other options

May 21, 2026, 3:15 PM
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that while an agreement with Iran is the preferred outcome, the president has other options if a deal cannot be reached. He also noted that any tolls in the Strait of Hormuz would make a diplomatic agreement impossible. Despite this, Rubio added that there have been positive signs in end-of-war negotiations with Iran, but he cautioned against being overly optimistic and said he would monitor developments over the next few days.

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