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US Warns Iran Will 'Pay the Price' Unless It Agrees to Nuclear Deal. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran is "begging for a deal" with Washington but remains unwilling to meet the conditions needed to reach an agreement, despite mounting military pressure. Speaking after the ASEAN's meeting, Rubio said the administration still prefers a diplomatic solution but warned that Tehran would continue to face severe consequences if it refused to negotiate. Rubio accused Iran of repeatedly violating previous agreements, saying its leadership had failed to demonstrate that it could be trusted to honour any future deal. His remarks came as the United States carried out a 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iranian targets, while Iran continued launching retaliatory attacks against U.S. interests. The latest escalation has heightened fears of a broader regional conflict, with the fighting increasingly affecting maritime security and energy supplies across the Middle East. Rubio reiterated that Washington remains open to negotiations if Iran is prepared to make credible commitments on key security issues, including its nuclear and missile programmes. Iran has not publicly responded to Rubio's latest comments, but officials have continued to reject U.S. pressure while insisting the country will defend its sovereignty.
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