Rubio says tolling system in Strait of Hormuz would make deal 'unfeasible'

US Secretary of State says Iran talks have made some progress

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a diplomatic solution would become unfeasible if Iran pushes through with plans to impose tolls in the Strait of Hormuz

IRGC Navy Says Iran Permitted 35 Ships Pass Through Hormuz in Past Day. 'Slight Progress' in U.S.-Iran Talks, Tolling System in Hormuz 'Unacceptable,' Rubio Says . Saudi Report:…

Tehran says the gap in position with Washington has narrowed - but the Strait of Hormuz remains a sticking point

The conflicting statements on key issues left it unclear if the two sides were any closer to a deal after renewed threats of escalation in recent days

Rubio says tolling system in Strait of Hormuz would make deal 'unfeasible'

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday said there were "good signs" that an agreement to end the Middle East conflict is in sight.

US Secretary of State says Iran is trying to implement a tolling system and all countries should reject it

The U.S. and Iran implied Friday that there was progress in peace talks but Tehran's uranium and tolls for the Strait of Hormuz were sticking points.

US President Donald Trump flagged progress in talks with Iran, Tehran has warned that major gaps still stand in the way of dialing down the conflict.

US president says strait will be opened as part of the deal, but Iran’s influential Fars news agency reports that vital waterway would remain under Iranian control

The key sticking points in the peace negotiations between the US and Iran have been Tehran's nuclear programme and control over the Strait of Hormuz. | World News

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said earlier that "significant progress" has been made.

Talks between the US and Iran near a critical point, with hopes rising for a deal to ease tensions in the Middle East.

Emerging details of accord suggest several main points of contention yet to be addressed in negotiations between Tehran and Washington

US and Iran are reportedly nearing a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with senior American officials indicating progress despite President Trump's caution against rushing.…