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[Flash] Rubio Says Solid Iran Deal May Come Monday, Oil Extends Losses US Secretary of State Rubio said a ‘solid’ peace deal with Iran could be reached as early as Monday, BBC reported. This follows President Trump’s earlier instruction to negotiators ’not to rush’ into an agreement, which had cooled market optimism. Oil prices extended their slide, falling approximately five percent. Asian equities rose broadly as investors bet on a meaningful reduction in Middle East geopolitical risk premium. Hardline Republicans, however, continue to question the terms of the proposed deal. ...

US Secretary of State Rubio publicly stated that Cuba poses a threat to US security, with Havana responding by calling the allegations “lies.” The diplomatic spat reflects ongoing tensions in US-Cuba relations. Rubio has long been a supporter of hardline policies toward Cuba, and this statement may signal that the US will take further sanctions or diplomatic pressure measures against the island nation.

[Flash] Rubio Meets Pope Leo Amid US-Vatican Tensions Over Iran War US Secretary of State Rubio met with Pope Leo. As the first American pope, Leo has drawn criticism from the Trump administration for his firm opposition to the Iran war and hardline immigration policies. The meeting is seen as an effort to ease tensions between Washington and the Vatican. Source: BBC World

[Flash] Trump has again criticized Pope Leo’s stance on the Iran conflict, accusing the pope of “endangering lives,” AP News reported. The comments could complicate Secretary of State Rubio’s planned visit to the Vatican this week, highlighting a divergence between the US administration and the Vatican on Iran policy.

US Secretary of State Rubio formally rejects Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, insisting nuclear issues must be resolved first, leaving negotiations at a standstill.

US Secretary of State Rubio formally rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while postponing nuclear talks, leaving US-Iran peace negotiations in limbo and oil markets under pressure.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has rejected Iran’s new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which sought to delay nuclear talks in exchange for lifting the US blockade, casting further uncertainty over US-Iran relations.