Rubio says Iran is discussing parts of its nuclear program as Tehran reports a halt in U.S. peace contacts

What did Rubio say Iran is now willing to discuss?

Rubio said Iran has agreed to discuss parts of its nuclear program that, in his telling, it would not even mention a month or a year ago. He did not present that as a completed agreement, but as an opening that could test how far Tehran is willing to go Українська …,CNBC,Dawn,Times of Israel.

Are U.S.-Iran talks active or suspended?

Public reporting points in both directions. Iranian state-affiliated reporting said Tehran had stopped exchanging messages with Washington through intermediaries, while Trump and Rubio said talks were still moving ahead or could resume on short notice Українська …,Aol,Guardian,CNBC,Times of Israel.

Why is the Strait of Hormuz part of this story?

The talks are being discussed alongside efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, and Rubio said the U.S. has not offered sanctions relief solely in exchange for reopening it. He said any sanctions relief would be tied to conditions related to Iran's nuclear program India News, Breakin…,POLITICO,Hill,Times of Israel.