US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a deal to end the conflict with Iran could be reached as early as today. Speaking in New Delhi, Rubio noted that progress might have been made overnight or earlier in the day but cautioned against drawing conclusions too soon. He expressed confidence that Iran would enter into a serious and meaningful discussion on its nuclear issue.

Rubio reaffirmed Israel’s right to self-defense, stating that the country has the full right to respond or prevent attacks if Hezbollah launches or attempts to launch missiles against it. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump stated that Washington would not rush into any new agreement with Iran. In a post on his Truth Social account, Trump said that the US naval blockade on Iran would remain fully in place until any deal is finalized, certified, and signed.

The statements highlight both cautious optimism and continued pressure as diplomatic efforts toward an Iran deal appear to intensify.