Akshay DidwaniyaUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Iran’s delegation at the UN General Assembly to exit New York at once. The demand came after nuclear talks hit a wall, Axios reported, citing a source familiar with the matter.
Rubio Demands Immediate Exit
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered Iran’s delegation at the UN General Assembly to leave New York, Axios reported on Wednesday, quoting an unnamed source.
According to the outlet, “””The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday demanded that the Iranian delegation at the UN General Assembly immediately leave the country after the talks reached an impasse.”””
This expulsion request marks an unusual diplomatic signal. Axios noted it reflects deep mistrust between Washington and Tehran. Both sides have struggled to make headway on resolving their long running conflict.
Iranian Team Heads To Doha
The source told Axios that Iran’s delegation, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, headed to the airport within hours of the breakdown. They boarded a flight from New York to Doha shortly after.
The abrupt departure followed a stalled round of discussions. No breakthrough emerged before the delegation left American soil.
Mediators Push For A New Plan
On Tuesday, Reuters reported that US and Iranian representatives had discussed paths to end the Middle East conflict, working through intermediaries. Sources said upcoming talks would focus on revisions to a seven day plan Iran submitted to Washington last week.
The two countries signed a memorandum in mid June meant to kickstart a peace process. However, fresh escalation erupted just three weeks later, and strikes resumed soon after.
Tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high as both nations navigate a fragile and uncertain diplomatic path forward.
Pratik Agrawal
Mayur Mohta
The BRICS Times
Aditya Didwaniya