Rubio says Iran deal could take days as US launches fresh strikes

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that a deal with Iran could be reached in a few days following U.S. defensive strikes in southern Iran. The strikes targeted boats laying mines and missile launch sites, emphasizing the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open.

May 26 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday negotiating a deal with Iran could "take a few days," quashing hopes for an imminent end to the conflict a day after U.S. forces conducted what Washington called defensive strikes in southern Iran. Describing the strikes against targets including boats attempting to lay mines and missile launch sites, Rubio said the Strait of Hormuz has to be open "one way or the other."