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Thursday, February 26, 2026
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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Rubio warns of ‘big problem’ if Iran keeps refusing to negotiate missiles
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to reporters in a departure lounge before returning to Washington following meetings with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders, at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis on February 25, 2026. (Jonathan Ernst/Pool/AFP)
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Iran is attempting to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles and that talks on Thursday with Iran will largely be focused around Tehran’s nuclear program.
Rubio warns that Iran must negotiate on its missile program, a day after US President Donald Trump alleged Tehran was working on rockets that could hit the United States.
“I would say that the Iranian insistence on not discussing ballistic missiles is a big, big problem,” Rubio tells reporters.
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