Secretary of State Marco Rubio has dismissed Iran's diplomatic initiative proposing the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz and cessation of regional hostilities independent of nuclear negotiations. Rubio contends that Iran's nuclear program remains the fundamental obstacle to establishing peace in the region. His response signals the U.S. administration's stance that comprehensive nuclear agreements must precede any normalization of trade routes and military de-escalation in the Persian Gulf.

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