John Hudson and Noah RobertsonWashington Post·2 Jun, 2026 07:23 PM6 mins to readUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined demands for a peace deal with Iran. Photo / Getty ImagesUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined demands for a peace deal with Iran. Photo / Getty Images

Secretary of State Marco Rubio today outlined the Trump Administration’s demands for a peace deal with Iran, saying the regime in Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz and commit to future talks on curtailing its nuclear programme before Washington will lift its blockade of Iranian ports or ease