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American Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke on Sunday about the possibility of an announcement regarding the war with Iran being issued later today, indicating that the United States of America has made progress regarding Iran after working with Gulf countries. The American Secretary of State reiterated his country's rejection of Iran possessing a nuclear weapon, stressing that Washington is discussing technical issues regarding Iran's nuclear program.
This came during a press conference that brought him together with his Indian counterpart on the sidelines of his visit to New Delhi. Rubio told reporters: "I think that more news about the situation in Iran may be issued today… There is a possibility of hearing good news during the next few hours regarding the Strait of Hormuz." He pointed to some progress during the past 48 hours regarding the outlines that might resolve the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that Washington will not allow Iran to control the Strait. Details of the proposed peace agreement between America and Iran… a ceasefire for 60 days and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Rubio said that the Iranian economy is completely collapsed, stressing that Iran is not investing in the economy but rather spending on terrorism in the world, pointing out that "Iran is the largest state sponsor of terrorism" in the world. Rubio stressed: "We will eliminate Iran's ability to manufacture new missiles… We will eliminate Iran's missile and naval capabilities," stressing that "the Iranian navy is now sunk at the bottom of the sea." The news site "Axios" reported, quoting an American official, that the United States and Iran are about to sign an agreement stipulating the extension of the ceasefire for 60 days, during which the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened. The agreement also stipulates that Iran will be able to sell oil freely, and hold negotiations regarding curbing the Iranian nuclear program. According to the "Axios" report, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened during the sixty-day period without imposing fees, and Iran will agree to remove the mines it planted in the Strait to allow ships free passage. The report said that the draft agreement also includes commitments from Iran not to ever seek to possess nuclear weapons, to negotiate the suspension of its uranium enrichment program, and to remove its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
