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Rubio says Iran talks are far from a breakthrough as U.S. strikes Qeshm Island again
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday the U.S. and Iran are not "at the verge of a breakthrough," calling some Iranian demands "outrageous and ridiculous." Iranian officials said the U.S. struck Qeshm Island overnight with no damage to residential areas or vital infrastructure, and Iran's foreign ministry said sanctions and the naval blockade must end before negotiations; its two-day proposal to restore security in the Strait of Hormuz stays on the table. Trump told CNN renewed large-scale strikes are "highly unlikely" if talks produce a strong agreement, and was set to meet Qatar's prime minister at the White House Monday.
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