US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that President Donald Trump is open to meeting with any foreign leaders, including those from Iran, emphasizing that such meetings do not constitute concessions or legitimization. Rubio outlined that any substantive discussions with Iran must address issues such as ballistic missiles, support for regional militant groups, the nuclear program, and human rights concerns. The United States agreed to hold talks with Iran in Oman at the request of Arab nations, reversing an earlier cancellation after disputes over the location and format of the meeting. American officials stressed the urgency of reaching a genuine agreement, warning that failure to do so could prompt parties to seek alternative solutions.