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30 Mar 2026, 13:11

Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, in an interview with ABC, responded to Trump's remarks about engaging with "a new and more rational regime" in Iran, revealing the existence of rifts within the leadership of the Islamic Republic.

Rubio refrained from providing details about the individuals in contact with the U.S., stating, "I won't name them because it could create problems for them inside Iran." He also added that some individuals in Iran "are speaking the right words privately" and that communications have been established that were not previously in place.

The U.S. Secretary of State emphasized that it is still unclear whether these individuals will come to power or have the capacity to fulfill commitments, saying, "We will test this and hope it is the case." He also clarified that Trump's statements indicate that he still "prefers diplomacy despite the threats."

Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. Secretary of State said that the Islamic Republic is trying to create a system to determine which ships can pass through international waters. Rubio added that such actions would harm other countries in the world more than the U.S. He stated that the international community must pay attention to this issue.

The U.S. Secretary of State noted that the United States' energy dependence on this route is limited, while a significant portion of the world relies on the Strait of Hormuz, and in the event of disruption, these countries would suffer the most.

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