Marco Rubio says President Trump prefers diplomatic solution to war on IranNewsFeedIn an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there are messages and indirect talks under way between figures inside Iran and the US, and that President Donald Trump still prefers a diplomatic outcome. He accused Iran’s leadership of funding armed groups like Hezbollah and Hamas instead of its own people, and said the US would welcome a future Iranian government with a “different view” for the country.Published On 30 Mar 2026
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MON · 2026-03-30 · 15:33 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0330-43716
NSR-2026-0330-43716News Report·EN·Diplomatic
Marco Rubio says President Trump prefers diplomatic solution to war on Iran
In an Al Jazeera interview on March 30, 2026, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that President Donald Trump favors a diplomatic resolution regarding Iran. Rubio revealed ongoing indirect talks between figures in Iran and the US.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-30 · 15:33 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In an Al Jazeera interview on March 30, 2026, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that President Donald Trump favors a diplomatic resolution regarding Iran. Rubio revealed ongoing indirect talks between figures in Iran and the US. He accused Iran's leadership of financially supporting groups like Hezbollah and Hamas, neglecting the needs of the Iranian people. Rubio indicated that the US would be open to engaging with a future Iranian government that holds different perspectives. The interview provided insights into the US approach to Iran, highlighting a preference for diplomacy despite existing tensions.
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The US would welcome a future Iranian government with a “different view” for the country.
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President Donald Trump still prefers a diplomatic outcome.
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Marco Rubio says there are messages and indirect talks under way between figures inside Iran and the US.
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Iran’s leadership is funding armed groups like Hezbollah and Hamas instead of its own people.
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