Overview

• U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the complexity and potential regional fallout of any military action against Iran during ongoing nuclear negotiations.
• Rubio confirmed that the United States remains far from reaching an agreement with Iran, emphasizing the challenges of achieving a peaceful resolution.
• Iran has invested billions of dollars in military modernization, raising the stakes for both diplomacy and potential conflict.
• President Donald Trump reiterated his preference for a peaceful solution that prevents Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons while allowing a civilian nuclear program.
• The talks, currently shifting to Rome, aim to revive elements of the 2015 nuclear deal, with U.S. officials underscoring the risks of escalation if diplomacy fails.