In developments reported on June 2, 2026, published accounts tied the story to wider national and sector coverage. On June 2, 2026, Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee—his first public testimony on the Iran war since late February 2026.
Related briefings added that rubio said Iran had agreed to negotiate aspects of its nuclear program it previously refused to discuss, but that was not a guarantee of an acceptable deal. Rubio said sanctions relief would be tied to nuclear concessions, not simply reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Subsequent updates explained that rubio cited indications Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei may be engaging more via intermediaries.
Officials said further steps would follow as reviews continue.
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