Rubio says Iran’s refusal to discuss missiles is a ‘big problem’

Rubio says Iran’s refusal to discuss missiles is a ‘big problem’



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 pic

Thursday, 26 Feb 2026 9:11 AM MYT


BASSETERRE (Saint Kitts and Nevis), Feb 26 — Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned yesterday that Iran must negotiate on its missile programme, a day after 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 told reporters on the eve of new talks between the United States and Iran.


Rubio, however, steered clear of describing if the talks in Geneva would be a make-or-break moment in deciding if the United States attacks Iran.

“The president wants diplomatic solutions. He prefers them greatly,” Rubio said on a visit to the small Caribbean nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis.


As for the talks, “hopefully they’re productive, but eventually we’ll have to have conversations about more than just a nuclear programme.”


On a potential strike on Iran, Rubio said: “The president’s made no decision on that, so I don’t know if Thursday’s the key date for that. I think progress needs to be made.” — AFP

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Stop your shailok-demanded issue, that of Iran's missiles. Wankees are NOT worried about Iran's missiles BUT shailoks are, very much afraid - that's why you have to OBEY thy lord and master, you moron, contemplating war against Iran for thy master