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<p data-end="451" data-start="232">US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday hinted that the world could receive “good news” within the next few hours as diplomatic efforts intensified over the West Asia crisis and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.</p>
<p data-end="656" data-start="453">Rubio made the remarks during bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi, where both sides discussed trade, technology, energy security, immigration and regional conflicts.</p>
<p data-end="853" data-start="658">The meeting highlighted the growing strategic partnership between India and the United States at a time of geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia and rising concerns over global maritime security.</p>
<h2 data-end="898" data-section-id="56gg4r" data-start="855"><strong>Rubio signals progress on Iran diplomacy</strong></h2>
<p data-end="1048" data-start="900">Speaking at a joint press conference, Rubio said progress had been made in negotiations linked to Iran and regional security over the past two days.</p>
<p data-end="1238" data-start="1050">“I do think perhaps there is the possibility that in the next few hours the world will get some good news,” Rubio said while referring to ongoing diplomatic efforts involving Gulf nations.</p>
<blockquote><p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en">I welcome the progress towards an agreement between the US and Iran.</p>
<p>We need a deal that truly de-escalates the conflict, reopens the Strait of Hormuz and guarantees toll free full freedom of navigation.</p>
<p>Iran must not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon.</p>
<p>It must also end…</p>
<p>— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) <a href="https://twitter.com/vonderleyen/status/2058481495958863992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p data-end="1417" data-start="1240">He reiterated that Iran must never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and stressed that commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz should remain open and unrestricted.</p>
<p data-end="1623" data-start="1419">Rubio described threats to commercial vessels in the international waterway as illegal and said the US was working with regional allies to ensure safe navigation through the strategically important route.</p>
<h2 data-end="1661" data-section-id="xdmv2t" data-start="1625"><strong>India-US ties expand beyond trade</strong></h2>
<p data-end="1841" data-start="1663">Rubio described India as one of America’s most important strategic partners and said the relationship between the two democracies was based on shared values and common interests.</p>
<p data-end="2127" data-start="1843">The talks covered investment, emerging technologies, maritime security, defence cooperation and energy ties. Rubio also said a team from the Office of the United States Trade Representative would soon visit India to advance discussions on the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA).</p>
<p data-end="2299" data-start="2129">Jaishankar said the India-US partnership had gained momentum through continuous engagement between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rubio since the latter assumed office.</p>
<h2 data-end="2357" data-section-id="qb4usu" data-start="2301"><strong>Rubio says visa reforms are global, not India-focused</strong></h2>
<p data-end="2573" data-start="2359">Rubio also addressed concerns surrounding changes to the US visa system, including J-1, F-1 and H-1B visas, clarifying that the reforms were part of a broader global overhaul and not targeted specifically at India.</p>
<p data-end="2711" data-start="2575">He acknowledged the contribution of the Indian community and said Indian companies had invested more than $20 billion in the US economy.</p>
<p data-end="2771" data-start="2713">“We want that number to continue to increase,” Rubio said.</p>
<p data-end="2910" data-start="2773">Explaining the reforms, he said the United States was modernising its immigration system following years of migration-related challenges.</p>
<p data-end="3035" data-start="2912">“The changes that are happening now are not India-specific; it is global, it's being applied across the world,” Rubio said.</p>
<p data-end="3176" data-start="3037">He added that every country had the sovereign right to design immigration policies based on national interest and long-term sustainability.</p>
<p data-end="3347" data-start="3178">Rubio said the US had faced a major migration crisis over the last few years, with more than 20 million illegal entries recorded at the border, making reforms necessary.</p>
<blockquote><p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en">I welcome the progress towards an agreement between the US and Iran.</p>
<p>We need to see an agreement that brings the conflict to an end and reopens the Strait of Hormuz, with unconditional and unrestricted freedom of navigation. It’s vital that Iran must never be allowed to develop…</p>
<p>— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) <a href="https://twitter.com/Keir_Starmer/status/2058457450475376903?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><h2 data-end="3400" data-section-id="j8k981" data-start="3349"><strong>‘US remains welcoming towards legal immigration’</strong></h2>
<p data-end="3529" data-start="3402">While defending the visa overhaul, Rubio said the US remained one of the world’s most welcoming countries for legal immigrants.</p>
<p data-end="3657" data-start="3531">“Every single year, roughly a million people become permanent residents of the United States and contribute greatly,” he said.</p>
<p data-end="3799" data-start="3659">Rubio also referred to his own family background, saying his parents migrated legally from Cuba in 1956 and became part of American society.</p>
<p data-end="4014" data-start="3801">He admitted that the transition phase could create temporary difficulties and friction points but expressed confidence that the reforms would ultimately lead to a more efficient and sustainable immigration system.</p>
<h2 data-end="4055" data-section-id="10ipz02" data-start="4016"><strong>Strait of Hormuz remains key concern</strong></h2>
<p data-end="4192" data-start="4057">The Strait of Hormuz remained a major focus during the discussions because of its importance to global oil supplies and maritime trade.</p>
<p data-end="4364" data-start="4194">Rubio said any arrangement involving restrictions or additional “tolls” on commercial shipping would be unacceptable and emphasised the need for uninterrupted navigation.</p>
<p data-end="4600" data-start="4366">Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer also backed diplomatic efforts in a post on X, saying any agreement should help end the conflict and ensure “unconditional and unrestricted freedom of navigation” through the Strait of Hormuz.</p>
<h2 data-end="4657" data-section-id="we3hb8" data-start="4602"><strong>Jaishankar explains India’s ‘multi-alignment’ policy</strong></h2>
<p data-end="4815" data-start="4659">Jaishankar said India maintained strong relations simultaneously with the US, Israel, Iran and Gulf nations and did not view diplomacy as a “zero-sum game”.</p>
<p data-end="4962" data-start="4817">He said India’s priorities included regional peace, welfare of the Indian diaspora, stable energy prices and uninterrupted maritime trade routes.</p>
<p data-end="5148" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="4964">Referring to conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine, Jaishankar said India’s ability to engage with multiple global powers reflected its evolving “multi-alignment” foreign policy approach.</p>
<p data-end="5148" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="4964"><strong>Read More: <a href="https://www.zeebiz.com/world/news-rubio-conveys-trump-s-white-house-invite-during-pm-modi-meeting-396016">Rubio conveys Trump’s White House invite during PM Modi meeting</a></strong></p>
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday hinted that the world could receive “good news” within the next few hours as diplomatic efforts intensified over the West Asia crisis and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.Rubio made the remarks during bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi, where both sides discussed trade, technology, energy security, immigration and regional conflicts.The meeting highlighted the growing strategic partnership between India and the United States at a time of geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia and rising concerns over global maritime security.Rubio signals progress on Iran diplomacySpeaking at a joint press conference, Rubio said progress had been made in negotiations linked to Iran and regional security over the past two days.“I do think perhaps there is the possibility that in the next few hours the world will get some good news,” Rubio said while referring to ongoing diplomatic efforts involving Gulf nations.I welcome the progress towards an agreement between the US and Iran.We need a deal that truly de-escalates the conflict, reopens the Strait of Hormuz and guarantees toll free full freedom of navigation.Iran must not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon.It must also end…— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) May 24, 2026He reiterated that Iran must never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and stressed that commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz should remain open and unrestricted.Rubio described threats to commercial vessels in the international waterway as illegal and said the US was working with regional allies to ensure safe navigation through the strategically important route.India-US ties expand beyond tradeRubio described India as one of America’s most important strategic partners and said the relationship between the two democracies was based on shared values and common interests.The talks covered investment, emerging technologies, maritime security, defence cooperation and energy ties. Rubio also said a team from the Office of the United States Trade Representative would soon visit India to advance discussions on the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA).Jaishankar said the India-US partnership had gained momentum through continuous engagement between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rubio since the latter assumed office.Rubio says visa reforms are global, not India-focusedRubio also addressed concerns surrounding changes to the US visa system, including J-1, F-1 and H-1B visas, clarifying that the reforms were part of a broader global overhaul and not targeted specifically at India.He acknowledged the contribution of the Indian community and said Indian companies had invested more than $20 billion in the US economy.“We want that number to continue to increase,” Rubio said.Explaining the reforms, he said the United States was modernising its immigration system following years of migration-related challenges.“The changes that are happening now are not India-specific; it is global, it's being applied across the world,” Rubio said.He added that every country had the sovereign right to design immigration policies based on national interest and long-term sustainability.Rubio said the US had faced a major migration crisis over the last few years, with more than 20 million illegal entries recorded at the border, making reforms necessary.I welcome the progress towards an agreement between the US and Iran.We need to see an agreement that brings the conflict to an end and reopens the Strait of Hormuz, with unconditional and unrestricted freedom of navigation. It’s vital that Iran must never be allowed to develop…— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) May 24, 2026‘US remains welcoming towards legal immigration’While defending the visa overhaul, Rubio said the US remained one of the world’s most welcoming countries for legal immigrants.“Every single year, roughly a million people become permanent residents of the United States and contribute greatly,” he said.Rubio also referred to his own family background, saying his parents migrated legally from Cuba in 1956 and became part of American society.He admitted that the transition phase could create temporary difficulties and friction points but expressed confidence that the reforms would ultimately lead to a more efficient and sustainable immigration system.Strait of Hormuz remains key concernThe Strait of Hormuz remained a major focus during the discussions because of its importance to global oil supplies and maritime trade.Rubio said any arrangement involving restrictions or additional “tolls” on commercial shipping would be unacceptable and emphasised the need for uninterrupted navigation.Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer also backed diplomatic efforts in a post on X, saying any agreement should help end the conflict and ensure “unconditional and unrestricted freedom of navigation” through the Strait of Hormuz.Jaishankar explains India’s ‘multi-alignment’ policyJaishankar said India maintained strong relations simultaneously with the US, Israel, Iran and Gulf nations and did not view diplomacy as a “zero-sum game”.He said India’s priorities included regional peace, welfare of the Indian diaspora, stable energy prices and uninterrupted maritime trade routes.Referring to conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine, Jaishankar said India’s ability to engage with multiple global powers reflected its evolving “multi-alignment” foreign policy approach.Read More: Rubio conveys Trump’s White House invite during PM Modi meeting

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hinted at possible “good news” on the Iran crisis during talks with S. Jaishankar, while stressing free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Rubio also clarified that recent US visa reforms are part of a global immigration overhaul and not targeted at India.

Marco Rubio hints at breakthrough on Iran, Strait of Hormuz during India-US talks

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday hinted that the world could receive “good news” within the next few hours as diplomatic efforts intensified over the West Asia crisis and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. Rubio made the remarks during bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi, where both sides discussed trade, technology, energy security, immigration and regional conflicts. The meeting highlighted the growing strategic partnership between India and the United States at a time of geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia and rising concerns over global maritime security. Rubio signals progress on Iran diplomacy Speaking at a joint press conference, Rubio said progress had been made in negotiations linked to Iran and regional security over the past two days. “I do think perhaps there is the possibility that in the next few hours the world will get some good news,” Rubio said while referring to ongoing diplomatic efforts involving Gulf nations. I welcome the progress towards an agreement between the US and Iran. We need a deal that truly de-escalates the conflict, reopens the Strait of Hormuz and guarantees toll free full freedom of navigation. Iran must not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon. It must also end… — Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) May 24, 2026 He reiterated that Iran must never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and stressed that commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz should remain open and unrestricted. Rubio described threats to commercial vessels in the international waterway as illegal and said the US was working with regional allies to ensure safe navigation through the strategically important route. India-US ties expand beyond trade Rubio described India as one of America’s most important strategic partners and said the relationship between the two democracies was based on shared values and common interests. The talks covered investment, emerging technologies, maritime security, defence cooperation and energy ties. Rubio also said a team from the Office of the United States Trade Representative would soon visit India to advance discussions on the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). Jaishankar said the India-US partnership had gained momentum through continuous engagement between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rubio since the latter assumed office. Rubio says visa reforms are global, not India-focused Rubio also addressed concerns surrounding changes to the US visa system, including J-1, F-1 and H-1B visas, clarifying that the reforms were part of a broader global overhaul and not targeted specifically at India. He acknowledged the contribution of the Indian community and said Indian companies had invested more than $20 billion in the US economy. “We want that number to continue to increase,” Rubio said. Explaining the reforms, he said the United States was modernising its immigration system following years of migration-related challenges. “The changes that are happening now are not India-specific; it is global, its being applied across the world,” Rubio said. He added that every country had the sovereign right to design immigration policies based on national interest and long-term sustainability. Rubio said the US had faced a major migration crisis over the last few years, with more than 20 million illegal entries recorded at the border, making reforms necessary. I welcome the progress towards an agreement between the US and Iran. We need to see an agreement that brings the conflict to an end and reopens the Strait of Hormuz, with unconditional and unrestricted freedom of navigation. It’s vital that Iran must never be allowed to develop… — Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) May 24, 2026 ‘US remains welcoming towards legal immigration’ While defending the visa overhaul, Rubio said the US remained one of the world’s most welcoming countries for legal immigrants. “Every single year, roughly a million people become permanent residents of the United States and contribute greatly,” he said. Rubio also referred to his own family background, saying his parents migrated legally from Cuba in 1956 and became part of American society. He admitted that the transition phase could create temporary difficulties and friction points but expressed confidence that the reforms would ultimately lead to a more efficient and sustainable immigration system. Strait of Hormuz remains key concern The Strait of Hormuz remained a major focus during the discussions because of its importance to global oil supplies and maritime trade. Rubio said any arrangement involving restrictions or additional “tolls” on commercial shipping would be unacceptable and emphasised the need for uninterrupted navigation. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer also backed diplomatic efforts in a post on X, saying any agreement should help end the conflict and ensure “unconditional and unrestricted freedom of navigation” through the Strait of Hormuz. Jaishankar explains India’s ‘multi-alignment’ policy Jaishankar said India maintained strong relations simultaneously with the US, Israel, Iran and Gulf nations and did not view diplomacy as a “zero-sum game”. He said India’s priorities included regional peace, welfare of the Indian diaspora, stable energy prices and uninterrupted maritime trade routes. Referring to conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine, Jaishankar said India’s ability to engage with multiple global powers reflected its evolving “multi-alignment” foreign policy approach. Read More: Rubio conveys Trump’s White House invite during PM Modi meeting