US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Washington is receiving signals through multiple channels that Iran is interested in negotiations, even as divisions within the country’s leadership appear to be deepening. Speaking to the media, Rubio said, “We are receiving signals through multiple channels of Iran’s desire to negotiate, but there is a growing split within the regime." His remarks came amid continued US-Iran military exchanges, with Washington saying its strikes are aimed at weakening Iran’s military capabilities, particularly those linked to attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Iran of using the Strait of Hormuz as leverage amid the ongoing conflict in the region, calling on other countries to "step up" to…

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, United States: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that Iran is using the Strait of Hormuz as leverage in the ongoing Middle East conflict, adding…