United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that America was open to seeing Iran have a civil nuclear program in an interview on Truthfully with Bari Weiss on Tuesday.
” If Iran desires a civil nuclear program, they can have one much like lots of other nations on the planet have one, which is they import enriched product,” Rubio stated.
” There’s a path to a civil, serene nuclear program if they desire one. However if they demand enhancing, then they will be the only nation on the planet that does not have a ‘weapons program,’ quote-unquote, however is enhancing. Therefore I believe that’s bothersome.”
The interview followed the United States and Iran finished a 2nd round of nuclear offer talks in Oman. Iranian sources informed Arab media that the talks are advancing at a rate “beyond expectations.”
” The Iranians have actually revealed a desire to talk. We’re going to talk with them. If there is a possibility of peace, we’re going to offer peace and a serene resolution to this difficulty every chance to be successful,” Rubio stated.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian sees Iran’s nuclear accomplishments exhibit in Tehran, Iran April 9, 2025. (credit: IRAN’S PRESIDENCY/WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS COMPANY)/ HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)
‘ We do not desire a war’
He went on to stress that the administration is not aiming to move directly to military action versus the Islamic Republic.
” We do not desire a war. We do not wish to see war. This is not a president that campaigned on beginning wars,” Rubio stated.
” As he has actually stated extremely plainly, Iran is not going to have a nuclear weapon, and he schedules every right to avoid that from taking place, however he would choose it not occur. He would choose that there not be require to turn to military force, either by us or anyone else. He would choose that it be something that we can work out. “
Still, Rubio asserted that peace with Iran is still a long method away.
” I would inform everyone that this– we’re a long methods far from any sort of arrangement with Iran. We acknowledge it’s challenging and tough. Often, sadly, peace is.
” However we’re dedicated to accomplishing a serene result that’s appropriate to everybody. It might not be possible; we do not understand. I do not even understand if Iran understands how to negotiate. They have actually got their own internal political characteristics in their nation they need to resolve.
The secretary stressed that the United States would prevent a hot dispute with Iran.
” Any sort of armed dispute in the area is going to be much messier than what individuals are utilized to seeing which we would desire. That’s why the President is so dedicated to the serene resolution– the avoidance of an armed dispute in this circumstance,” he stated. “We would wish to accomplish a serene resolution to this and not turn to anything else, and even hypothesize about it at this moment.”
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