US Criticizes Iran Talks as Washington Expands Military and Economic Pressure
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized negotiations with Iran as unacceptable, while Washington intensifies military pressure, naval blockades, and targets overland supply routes amid escalating tensions.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sharply criticized ongoing negotiations with Iran, describing Tehran's demands as unacceptable and outrageous. Speaking late Sunday, Rubio stated that the current talks are unproductive, though he reiterated the administration's preference for a diplomatic resolution despite the growing likelihood of failure.
The diplomatic friction coincides with escalating military pressure from Washington. Last week, US forces targeted Qeshm Island, and on Friday, President Donald Trump confirmed another strike against an Iranian air defense system, noting it was dismantled within minutes. Concurrently, the US military is enforcing a naval blockade, recently disabling a cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman for defying warnings after visiting an Iranian port.
Washington is now expanding its pressure to overland supply routes utilized by Tehran, including corridors passing through China, Pakistan, Turkey, Iraq, Russia, and the Caspian Sea, aimed at curbing the flow of weapons, funds, and goods.
In response, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued stern warnings. IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebi threatened severe retaliatory strikes, and the organization announced the lifting of self-imposed restrictions on producing missiles with a range of up to 2,000 kilometers, signaling preparations for a potential broader conflict.
