US Secretary of Rubio told G7 foreign ministers today that the war with Iran will continue for another 2-4 weeks, and stressed that the US is determined to achieve all of its objectives, Axios reports, citing three sources with direct knowledge told me
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- Rubio also claimed during Friday's meeting in France that the U.S. was close to holding serious negotiations with Iran
- Rubio told his G7 counterparts that the U.S. is still communicating with Iran through mediators, rather than directly, the three sources said.
- He said there is unclarity about who is actually making the decisions in Tehran at the moment.
- Rubio added that there are two Iranian officials who want to hold negotiations with the U.S., but they need approval from the top leadership.
- He also said the U.S. is waiting for clarification on who would represent Iran in potential peace talks.
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