Rubio tells Iran accept reality and return to talks as US studies Tehran demands

US is mapping what Tehran might actually discuss first

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran must “accept the reality of the situation” and come back to the negotiation table to secure a complete solution to West Asia’s crisis. Speaking at a press briefing, Rubio said Washington is working to identify potential areas Iran could engage on, suggesting any initial understanding would focus on broad parameters rather than a detailed agreement.