US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran is seeking a deal with the United States but is not ready to make one, as strikes on Iran entered their 12th straight night and the Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi oil tankers.
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Key facts
- Rubio said Iran is 'begging' for a deal with the US but not ready to make one.
- Rubio described the US approach as 'a head for an eye' policy.
- US strikes have hit Iran for a 12th straight night, according to Al Jazeera.
- Yemen's Houthis said they targeted two Saudi oil tankers with drones and missiles.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran is ‘begging’ for a deal with the United States but is not yet ready to make one, according to Al Jazeera. His comments came as strikes hit Iran for a 12th consecutive night.
Rubio characterised the US stance as ‘a head for an eye’ policy, signalling a hardline approach to the ongoing confrontation, Al Jazeera reported.
The remarks were echoed in reporting by CNBC, which noted that Rubio said Iran is not ready to make a deal even as the conflict continues.
Amid the escalation, Yemen’s Houthis said they had targeted two Saudi oil tankers with drones and missiles, according to CNBC. The group said the vessels had allegedly violated its maritime blockade.
The claimed strikes on shipping raise the prospect of wider disruption in the region’s key oil-transit routes, though the sources provided did not detail any damage or casualties from the tanker attacks.
Together, the developments point to a deepening standoff involving the United States, Iran and allied groups such as the Houthis, with diplomacy stalled despite what Rubio described as Iranian interest in a deal.
Why it matters
Continued US strikes on Iran and Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers signal a widening conflict that could threaten global energy supplies and regional stability. Rubio's comments suggest diplomacy remains stalled even as tensions rise.
Frequently asked questions
What did Rubio say about a deal with Iran?
According to Al Jazeera and CNBC, Rubio said Iran is 'begging' for a deal with the United States but is not ready to make one.
How long have the US strikes on Iran continued?
Al Jazeera reported that strikes hit Iran for a 12th straight night.
What did the Houthis claim?
CNBC reported that Yemen's Houthis said they targeted two Saudi oil tankers with drones and missiles, alleging the vessels violated the group's maritime blockade.
Timeline
- Houthis claim strikes on Saudi oil tankers as Rubio says Iran not ready to make a deal
CNBC Top News: Yemen's Houthis said they had targeted two Saudi oil tankers with drones and missiles for allegedly violating its maritime blockade.
- Rubio says Iran ‘begging’ for a deal with US but not ready to make one
Al Jazeera: Secretary of state says US has 'a head for an eye' policy as strikes hit Iran for a 12th straight night.