Rubio: Economic Pressure on Iran Will Worsen

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that the United States will continue to tighten economic pressure on Iran, warning that the economic burdens imposed on it will worsen in the coming period.

Rubio's remarks came during the G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Paris today, Tuesday, as reported by Reuters citing diplomats who participated in the meeting.

According to four diplomats, Rubio affirmed that Washington will continue imposing what he described as "devastating" economic costs on Iran.

He noted that US sanctions have begun to limit Tehran's ability to fund its regional activities and allied groups, considering that "there is no need for a large-scale military operation based on this."

He also clarified that the United States has other options besides resuming war or accepting Iranian demands that Washington considers unacceptable.

In addition, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy urged on Tuesday for a "comprehensive diplomatic effort" to end the conflict between Iran and the United States, warning of the economic damage resulting from the current stalemate.

Lammy welcomed US President Donald Trump's statements excluding a return to major combat operations and noted a "positive momentum" in the mediation efforts undertaken by Qatar.

Lammy said at the G7 summit in Paris, "We need to move beyond the (no war, no peace) deadlock that causes deep economic difficulties for our countries."