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Iran live updates: Rubio says 'significant progress' made in Iran talks

PHOTO: Secretary of State Marco Rubio addresses a press conference at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on May 24, 2026.
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US, Iran inch closer to peace deal 
By David Brennan, Nadine El-Bawab
Last Updated: May 24, 2026, 11:37 AM

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military, government and infrastructure sites.

Following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, initial U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan in April failed to reach a peace deal.

Trump later announced the open-ended extension of the ceasefire and the continuation of a U.S. blockade until negotiations are concluded "one way or the other."

Key Headlines

  • US and Iran making progress on interim agreement, official says
  • Trump says his proposal Iran deal ‘the exact opposite’ of former President Obama’s
  • Trump posts AI image of US drone destroying Iranian ships after announcing ‘agreement’ with Iran
  • Rubio says 'significant progress' made in Iran talks
  • Trump says agreement 'largely negotiated,' includes Strait of Hormuz reopening
Here's how the news is developing.

May 24, 2026 11:37 AM

US 'updating Israel' on Iran peace negotiations, source says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not officially responded to President Donald Trump's remarks that a U.S. deal with Iran has been "largely negotiated."

But a statement attributed to an Israeli political source was distributed to the local press with details of the Israeli leader's call with Trump on Saturday that focused on the emerging deal.

"The U.S. is updating Israel on the negotiations for a memorandum of understanding to open the Strait of Hormuz and entering into negotiations for a final agreement on the points that are in dispute," the source said.

"In a conversation last night with President Trump, the prime minister emphasized that Israel will maintain freedom of action against threats in all arenas, including Lebanon, and President Trump reiterated this principle," the source added.

"President Trump made it clear that he will stand firm in the negotiations on his consistent demand for dismantling the Iranian nuclear program and removing all enriched uranium from its territory, and that he will not sign a final agreement without accepting these conditions," the source said.

Netanyahu "reiterated his appreciation to President Trump for his long-standing and extraordinary commitment to Israel's security," the source said.

-ABC News' Jordana Miller and Rashid Haddou-Riff


May 24, 2026 10:49 AM

'Serious concern' in Netanyahu's office over possible Iran deal, source says

A source familiar with the situation told ABC News on Sunday that there is "serious concern and disappointment" in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office over a possible deal between the U.S. and Iran to end the ongoing war. The source said that Israeli efforts are ongoing "to improve the outcome of the deal."

An Israeli official told ABC News that the emerging deal appears to be bad because "it signals to the Iranians they have a weapon no less effective than nuclear weapons, and that is the Strait of Hormuz." The official added that it is unclear what will happen after the first phase of the peace deal.

Netanyahu is expected to hold a security meeting with his top defense officials at 7 p.m. local time (12 p.m. ET) to discuss the emerging deal, an Israeli official told ABC News.

-ABC News' Jordana Miller and Rashid Haddou-Riff


May 24, 2026 9:08 AM

Pakistan PM praises Trump's 'extraordinary' peace efforts

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated President Donald Trump on his "extraordinary efforts to pursue peace" with Iran in a post posted on X on Sunday, expressing hope to "host the next round of talks very soon."

Trump, Sharif said, had a "productive telephone call earlier today, with the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkiye, Egypt, the UAE, Jordan and Pakistan." Sharif said Pakistan's army chief -- Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir -- took part in the call.

"Pakistan will continue its peace efforts with utmost sincerity," Sharif wrote.

-ABC News' Rashid Haddou-Riffi and Habibullah Khan



May 24, 2026 8:57 AM

Rubio says 'significant progress' made in Iran talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that the U.S. has made "significant progress" in discussions related to Iran, while stressing the "ultimate goal is that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon."

Speaking during his visit to India in a press conference with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Rubio said that additional developments could come later on Sunday.

Rubio added that the administration has worked with Gulf regional partners over the last 48 hours on a possible framework aimed at keeping international waterways open and addressing concerns surrounding Iran's nuclear ambitions.

PHOTO: Secretary of State Marco Rubio addresses a press conference at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on May 24, 2026.
Julia Demaree Nikhinson/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Secretary of State Marco Rubio addresses a press conference at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on May 24, 2026.
Julia Demaree Nikhinson/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

"We think we've made some progress on the outline of something that, if it works, could give us that outcome," Rubio said, while cautioning that any agreement would still require "full Iranian acceptance, and then compliance."

He also condemned Iranian threats against commercial shipping routes, calling such actions "illegal under any concept of international law."

Rubio defended President Donald Trump's record on Iran, stating "there is no one who has been stronger on this issue than President Trump," dismissing suggestions that the administration would agree to any arrangement that strengthens Iran's nuclear capabilities.

"The idea that somehow this president, given everything he's already proven he's willing to do, is going to somehow agree to a deal that ultimately winds up putting Iran in a stronger position when it comes to nuclear ambitions is absurd," Rubio said.

Rubio closed his remarks by expressing cautious optimism, saying "perhaps there is the possibility that over the next few hours the world will get some good news."

-ABC News' Rebecca Gelpi-Ufret


May 23, 2026 5:49 PM

Rubio says there's been 'some progress' on Iran, possible 'news' in coming days

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with reporters following his meeting with India’s Prime Minister Modi earlier Saturday, saying negotiations remain ongoing but that there "may be news" Saturday or in the coming days.

"There may be news later today. I don't have news for you at this very moment, but there might be some news a little later today, there may not be. I hope there will be, but I'm not sure yet," Rubio said.

PHOTO: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio addresses a dedication ceremony for an annex building at the US embassy in New Delhi, on May 23, 2026.
Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Pool via AFP via Getty Images
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio addresses a dedication ceremony for an annex building at the US embassy in New Delhi, on May 23, 2026.
Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Pool via AFP via Getty Images

Rubio stressed that "some progress" has been made with respect to Iran, before emphasizing the U.S. position on Iran not having a nuclear weapon, opening the Strait of Hormuz without a toll, and turning over enriched uranium.

"Even as I speak to you now, there's some work being done. There is a chance that whether it's later today, tomorrow, and a couple days, we may have something to say, but this issue needs to be solved as the president’s said, 'one way or the other'," Rubio said.


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