US open to diplomatic solution with Iran, Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has affirmed that Washington remains open to reaching a diplomatic solution with Iran, provided that American national security is not threatened. He noted that President Donald Trump has not yet made a decision on taking military action against Tehran, as talks on the Iranian issue continue.

Rubio stated that discussions with Iran are ongoing, adding that he does not know if there is a specific timeframe for the negotiations currently taking place in Qatar, amid continued diplomatic efforts to reach an understanding between the two sides.

Regarding Iran's nuclear program, the US Secretary of State said Tehran has shown ambitions to acquire nuclear weapons, stressing that the United States will not allow this to happen.

On the G20 talks, Rubio highlighted the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation, describing it as one of the key issues on the group's agenda amid ongoing tensions in maritime corridors.