Rubio: Iran Nuclear Deal Unlikely in 72 Hours
Quick Look
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated to The New York Times that while an agreement with Iran has regional support, a comprehensive nuclear deal cannot be finalized in a mere 72 hours, likening the idea to doing it "on the back of a napkin."
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Why It Matters
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio commented on the progress and feasibility of a nuclear deal with Iran, as reported by The New York Times. He indicated that while regional support exists for an agreement, the timeline for a comprehensive nuclear deal is unrealistic.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told The New York Times on Sunday that an agreement with Iran had garnered regional support but a nuclear deal couldn't be achieved "in 72 hours on the back of a napkin." You can't do a nuclear thing in 72 hours on the back of a napkin," Rubio told the Times in a brief interview.
Open Questions
- What specific regional support exists for an agreement with Iran?
- What are the primary obstacles to reaching a nuclear deal quickly?
- What is the US's proposed timeline for a nuclear deal with Iran?
