Rubio Says Talks With Iran Have Progressed but Uranium Dispute Remains

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said progress has been made in negotiations with Iran, but the dispute over uranium remains unresolved. His remarks came after a NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Sweden, where he stressed that the issue of enriched uranium must be addressed and eliminated. Rubio said future uranium enrichment activities must also be brought under control, signaling that Washington remains focused on restrictions that would limit Iran's nuclear capabilities. He struck a cautious tone while assessing the diplomatic process, despite acknowledging movement in the talks. The comments underscore continuing friction in the negotiations, with uranium still the central sticking point. Rubio did not indicate that the disagreement had been resolved, even as he described the broader process as having advanced.