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20 Jul 2026, 03:32

Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, said on Sunday that the United States is ready for diplomacy with Iran; at the same time, the U.S. military began its ninth consecutive night of attacks.

Before departing for Manila, where he is set to attend the ASEAN summit, Rubio told reporters, "The United States is always ready to reach a diplomatic solution. We have tried several times with Iran and will continue our efforts. If that door opens, we will be happy to see it."

Rubio criticized Iran for attacking ships and obstructing the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement that the U.S. and Iran reached in June was aimed at expanding the ceasefire and resuming traffic in this key waterway.

Rubio stated, "If they violate the terms of this agreement, they cannot expect it to remain in effect." He added, "They continue to send messages that they want to talk and negotiate, but what we respond to is their behavior, and their behavior is launching missiles and drones against ships, including tonight."

CNN reporter Kate Maher asked Rubio what would happen if diplomatic efforts fail. Rubio replied, "I don't think it would be good for Iran. I mean, Iran's economy is in shambles."
CNN
Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, said that the incident on Saturday in northern Iraq that resulted in the death of an American soldier was an "accident," and that the soldier was injured while neutralizing a downed Iranian drone.

Rubio told reporters on Sunday, "Nothing the military does is without risk. All of these actions are inherently dangerous, and we are just grateful that such heroic Americans, wearing the uniform, are serving our country."

Regarding the Iranian attack on Friday in Jordan that resulted in the deaths of two American soldiers, Rubio said, "One missile got through. We intercepted almost all the missiles. One of them got through... It's heartbreaking."

Rubio said he "prays for their families and the forgiveness of their souls."

The number of American soldiers killed in the nearly five-month war with Iran has now reached 17.
CNN

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