US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that some progress has been made in the ongoing diplomatic discussions between the United States and Iran. Speaking to reporters during his visit to India on May 23, 2026, Rubio noted that mediation efforts between Tehran and Washington are continuing and that a new announcement could come soon. He added that discussions were still underway even as he was speaking.

According to Reuters, Rubio mentioned that the US side might be in a position to make a statement today, tomorrow, or within the next few days. The talks are part of continuing efforts to ease long-standing tensions between the two countries.

The remarks have been interpreted as a possible sign of improving relations and potential understanding between Washington and Tehran, though no specific details of the progress were disclosed.