Rubio Says Trump Will Secure Strong Agreement With Iran or Deal With It ‘Another Way’

Iranian officials have said that progress in talks has been made but that a deal is not ‘imminent.’

U.S Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks at an event in New Delhi, India, on May 24, 2026. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Reuters

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on May 25 that President Donald Trump will not accept a “bad deal” with Iran as the two sides continue to negotiate.

Rubio warned that unless the agreement is good for the United States, Trump will move to resolve the issue “another way,” hinting at the possibility of renewed attacks.