PoliticsPhoto: News18 WorldMarco Rubio Says Iran Controlled by Radical Shia Clerics, Deal Difficult
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Iran is controlled by radical Shia clerics, making it difficult to reach a deal with the regime. Speaking during a visit to Mumbai, he said the US is applying extraordinary economic pressure on Tehran, accusing Iranian authorities of misusing resources instead of improving citizens' lives. Rubio also noted that oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains near pre-conflict levels and accused Iran of targeting commercial vessels.
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