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.
President Donald Trump has again assailed Pope Leo XIV, alleging the pontiff helps Iran and endangers people through his stance on immigrants. The Pope rejects the charges, saying his message follows church teachings on peace and opposition to nuclear weapons. The growing controversy could complicate US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Vatican visit, while Italian leaders have criticized Trump’s remarks.
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