Secretary of State Marco Rubio tamped down expectations Monday on progress made toward opening the Strat of Hormuz after signally a day earlier that he might have "good news" within hours.

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

The Secretary of State tempered optimism for a deal to end the Iran war, calling Iran's bid to "create a tolling system" in the Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable."

Iran’s nuclear programme and control of the Strait of Hormuz remain major sticking points, despite mediation efforts by Qatar and Pakistan.

Iran’s nuclear programme and control of the Strait of Hormuz remain major sticking points, despite mediation efforts by Qatar and Pakistan.

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.

NEW DELHI -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday confirmed that progress has been made in the talks with Iran.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said there has been “some progress” in talks with Iran to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told journalists in India that “there’s been some progress made” and “there may be news later today.”

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during his India visit, hinted at potential good news regarding a peace deal with Iran expected within the next few hours.

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Iranian news agency says deal could see shipping levels through Strait of Hormuz return to pre-war levels within weeks.

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US secretary of State Marco Rubio has revealed new details about the peace deal with Iran , adding that America has made 'significant progress' in negotiations.

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.

The Secretary of State, however, warned that the U.S. will “deal with it another way” if diplomatic means to end the conflict fail.