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Rubio Urges More Support From NATO Allies to Help End Iran War
Rubio said allies are weighing military options if Iran keeps the waterway closed, while Pakistan continues talks with Tehran.
- On Friday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met NATO allies in Helsingborg, Sweden, to discuss contingencies for restoring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the need for "a plan B for if someone is shooting."
- Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran earlier this week for unannounced meetings with Iranian leadership, while Army Chief Asim Munir joined diplomatic efforts on Friday as mediator.
- Discussions between Naqvi and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi examined proposals to end the impasse on Thursday and Friday, identifying pathways for regional stability and narrowing gaps between Tehran and Washington.
- Assessing the diplomatic trajectory, Rubio maintained a cautious stance, remarking, "There's been some progress—we're not there yet," while noting American representatives engage with "difficult" partners.
- Preparing military contingencies while continuing diplomacy defines Washington's dual-track approach; Rubio cautioned that if Iran refuses to open the strait, international stakeholders would be compelled to "do something about it.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday, May 22, that Washington is preparing a “Plan B” if Iran refuses to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, while insisting that diplomatic efforts with Tehran are still making progress. Speaking on ongoing negotiations, Rubio said the United States aims to reach an agreement that would ensure free navigation through the strategic waterway and require Iran to abandon its nuclear programme, Reuters reporte…
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