NewsFeedIn an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlines Washington’s position on Iran, saying US objectives will be achieved ‘within weeks, not months’. Rubio says talks are taking place between parties inside Iran and the United States, mainly through intermediaries, while warning that the Strait of Hormuz ‘will be opened one way or another’ after the military operation ends. He also says Iran must take concrete steps to abandon any ambition to acquire nuclear weapons.Published On 31 Mar 2026
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Al Jazeera’s full interview with Marco Rubio on US war on Iran
In a March 31, 2026, interview with Al Jazeera, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio detailed the United States' stance on Iran. Rubio stated that US objectives regarding Iran would be achieved "within weeks, not months." He revealed that discussions between Iranian parties and the US were ongoing, primarily through intermediaries.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-31 · 00:02 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In a March 31, 2026, interview with Al Jazeera, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio detailed the United States' stance on Iran. Rubio stated that US objectives regarding Iran would be achieved "within weeks, not months." He revealed that discussions between Iranian parties and the US were ongoing, primarily through intermediaries. Rubio warned that the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened following the conclusion of a military operation. He also asserted that Iran must verifiably abandon any nuclear weapons aspirations. The interview provides insight into the US's strategy and timeline concerning Iran.
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Iran must take concrete steps to abandon any ambition to acquire nuclear weapons.
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The Strait of Hormuz ‘will be opened one way or another’ after the military operation ends.
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US objectives [regarding Iran] will be achieved ‘within weeks, not months’.
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Talks are taking place between parties inside Iran and the United States, mainly through intermediaries.
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