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Rubio says US will find ‘another way’ if Iran talks fail

Al Jazeera · 🇶🇦 public Qatar · · 802 words · By Al Jazeera Staff
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Rubio says US will find ‘another way’ if Iran talks fail US secretary of state says a ‘pretty solid’ deal is on the table in terms of opening up the Strait of Hormuz.

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Topics 3

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What happened

Rubio says US will find ‘another way’ if Iran talks fail US secretary of state says a ‘pretty solid’ deal is on the table in terms of opening up the Strait of Hormuz.

Why it matters

The United States will either secure a strong agreement with Iran or confront the country “another way”, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says after President Donald Trump moved to temper expectations that an agreement to end the war is close.

Common ground

“We thought we might have some news last night, maybe today.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Black-and-White Fallacy: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 12 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei had endorsed the broad template of the deal”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 2: “Iran has continued to block the Strait of Hormuz to most shipping and the US has blockaded Iran’s ports”
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Deutsche Welle, EuroNews, and RT News all independently report the dual blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran and Iranian ports by the US.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — the US continues to blockade Iranian ports and launch strikes on Iranian ships, while Tehran is still effectively blocking the strategic Strait of Hormuz and attacking US ships.
https://www.dw.com/en/us-senate-advances-measure-to-limit-tr…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — The crucial waterway has been largely blocked since the outbreak of the Iran war on 28 February, first by Tehran, and then by a US blockade of Iranian ports and ships declared by President Donald Trum…
https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/22/iran-asserts-jurisdictio…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — is currently under a dual blockade, with Iran restricting access to “hostile vessels” while US naval forces block ships entering or leaving Iranian ports.
https://www.rt.com/news/639407-cargo-vessels-struck-strait-m…
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Claim 3: “Iran and the US have not been “talking about the nuclear issue” and their focus is “on ending the war.””
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Al Jazeera and other reports indicate Iran is focusing on ending the war and refusing to discuss the nuclear program.
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web search NEUTRAL — Iran is focusing the negotiations on ending the war “on all fronts including Lebanon” and refuses to discuss its nuclear programme, the Foreign Ministry says.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/5/23/iran-war-l…
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web search NEUTRAL — The US and Iran are close to signing a Pakistan-drafted framework agreement to end the war, with a decision expected within 48 hours, according to officials who spoke in anonymity. The proposal sets a…
https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/23/us-and-iran-getting-a-lo…
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web search NEUTRAL — Follow the latest news about the US-Israel war with Iran. Get expert analysis, reports from the ground, maps and verified videos from BBC journalists around the world.
https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cx2jyv8j8gwt
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Claim 4: “Munir was in Tehran last week alongside Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant Reddit threads about Japanese football and English linguistics; no evidence of a visit to Tehran was found.
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web search NEUTRAL — Reddit is a network of communities where people can dive into their interests, hobbies and passions. There's a community for whatever you're interested in on Reddit.
https://www.reddit.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — r/JLeague: Discussion and news for all levels of Japanese football, including the national team, club, women's, amateur and youth competitions.
https://www.reddit.com/r/JLeague/
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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 9, 2023 · The letter "J" didn't exist in English until 1633. Shakespeare died in 1616. What was Juliet's real name?
https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/16dvqfe/the_…
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Claim 5: “Trump wrote on Truth Social that the US blockade would “remain in full force and effect until an agreement is reached, certified, and signed””
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While Wikipedia and AP News confirm Donald Trump's identity and presidency, no specific evidence was provided in the search results containing the quoted Truth Social post regarding the blockade.
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web search NEUTRAL — Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the …
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump
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web search NEUTRAL — Stay informed and read the latest breaking news and updates on Donald Trump from AP News, the definitive source for independent journalism.
https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump
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web search NEUTRAL — Donald J. Trump defines the American success story. Throughout his life he has continually set the standards of business and entrepreneurial excellence, especially in real estate, sports, and ...
https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/donald-j-trump/
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Claim 6: “Washington and Tehran have observed a ceasefire since April 8”
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Only France24 reports the ceasefire since April 8; other search results for 'United' refer to United Airlines and are irrelevant.
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web search NEUTRAL — During World War II, United modified the aircraft for military use and transporting supplies. After the war, United capitalized on the aviation boom, and in 1961 merged with Capital Airlines, briefly …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Airlines
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web search NEUTRAL — Indicates an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Copyright © 2026 United Airlines, Inc. All rights reserved.
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/
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web search NEUTRAL — United Airlines route map - Which destinations does United Airlines fly to? Find out which destinations you can fly to direct with United Airlines by entering your departure airport.
https://www.kayak.com/United-Airlines.UA.airline.html
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Claim 7: “Rubio said in New Delhi on Monday”
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Al Jazeera and The Guardian both report that Marco Rubio made these remarks in New Delhi on Monday, May 25, 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — Marco Rubio speaks to the journalists before boarding his plane at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, India, Monday, May 25, 2026 [Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Pool via Reuters].
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/25/rubio-says-us-will-…
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web search NEUTRAL — In New Delhi, Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to explain why President Trump has pushed aggressive trade and immigration policies affecting India and Indians in the United States.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/us/politics/rubio-india-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — Marco Rubio talking to journalists in New Delhi during an official visit to India. Photograph: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Reuters. Rubio’s remarks came after Donald Trump tempered expectations of a deal,…
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/25/iran-war-…
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Claim 8: “Iran had agreed “in principle” to dispose of its highly enriched uranium and open the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the US lifting its naval blockade”
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Claim 9: “Army chief Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif were in Beijing for talks with Chinese leaders, Pakistan television showed on Monday”
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The Hindu and other reports confirm Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's visit to Beijing from May 23-26, 2026, and the presence of Army Chief Asim Munir.
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web search NEUTRAL — Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Beijing from Saturday (May 23, 2026) to Tuesday (May 26, 2026) for talks, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said, without specifying whether the war in Ira…
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/pakistan-pm-sheh…
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web search NEUTRAL — BEIJING: Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will head to China this weekend for talks with President Xi Jinping, Beijing said on Thursday (May 21), without specifying whether the war in Iran wou…
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/pakistans-pm-sharif-vis…
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web search NEUTRAL — The development comes as Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif continues his four-day official visit to China, anchoring a series of high-level bilateral and economic engagements with the top Chinese…
https://www.news18.com/world/us-iran-peace-bid-pakistan-pm-s…
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Claim 10: “Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei said that Iran and the US “have reached a conclusion on a large portion of the discussion topics””
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A live news report explicitly quotes Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stating they have reached a conclusion on a large portion of discussion topics.
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 hours ago ... Just as ancient Persia shattered the illusion of Roman supremacy, modern Tehran has completely humbled the United States and brought its naval ...
https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/posts/irans-foreign-minis…
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web search NEUTRAL — On April 12, 2025, Iran and the United States began a series of negotiations aimed at reaching a nuclear peace agreement, following a letter from US ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–2026_Iran–United_States_n…
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 hours ago ... Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says, “We have reached a conclusion on a large portion of the discussion topics. This is correct, but ...
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/5/24/live-trump…
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Claim 11: “US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the United States will either secure a strong agreement with Iran or confront the country “another way””
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The claim is reported by Al Jazeera, The Guardian, and supported by Wikipedia entries confirming Marco Rubio's role as Secretary of State since 2025.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jeanette Christina Dousdebes Rubio (née Dousdebes; born December 5, 1973) is an American former professional cheerleader. She is married to United States Secretary of State and former senator Marco Ru…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeanette_Dousdebes_Rubio
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of international visits undertaken by Marco Rubio (in office since 2025) while serving as the 72nd and current United States secretary of state. The list includes both private travel an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_international_trips_ma…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Marco Antonio Rubio (, ROO-bee-oh; born May 28, 1971) is an American politician, attorney, and diplomat serving since 2025 as the 72nd United States Secretary of State. He is also the acting National …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Rubio
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Claim 12: “the potential agreement to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, which began on February 28”
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Multiple independent news sources (Al Jazeera, BBC News) explicitly state that a US-Israel war on Iran began on February 28.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In 2024, the Iran–Israel proxy conflict escalated to a series of direct confrontations between the two countries in April, July, and October that year. On 1 April, Israel bombed an Iranian consulate c…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Iran–Israel_conflict
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel have been engaged in a war with Iran and its regional allies. The conflict began when the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting mili…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Iran–Israel conflict is a long-standing geopolitical and military confrontation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the State of Israel, involving proxy hostilities since 1985 and direct clas…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran–Israel_conflict
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