Rubio claims Trump supports diplomatic approach over potential Iran conflict

March 30, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Rubio claims Trump supports diplomatic approach over potential Iran conflict

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed that there are ongoing indirect talks between figures in Iran and the United States. In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, Rubio stated that President Donald Trump remains open to a diplomatic solution.

According to Rubio, these discussions involve messages being exchanged between parties involved. He did not provide further details on the nature of these communications.

Rubio also made comments about Iran’s leadership, stating that they are allegedly funding armed groups such as Hezbollah and Hamas. However, he did not specify how this relates to the current situation.

The US Secretary of State emphasized that the country would welcome a future Iranian government with a different perspective. This implies that any potential changes in the Iranian government could be viewed favorably by the United States.

Rubio’s comments come at a time when tensions between Iran and the US have been escalating. The situation has sparked concerns about the possibility of military conflict.

Source: Al Jazeera