• Marco Rubio says final details could be resolved within days, talks close to preliminary draft.
  • US will accept only a comprehensive deal addressing nuclear limits, missiles, and regional behavior.
  • A potential agreement could reshape energy markets and regional geopolitics.

The Trump administration is signaling that negotiations with Iran are entering a decisive phase, with US officials emphasizing that only a robust agreement will be accepted. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that talks are close to a preliminary draft and that it may take several days to finalize details. “We will only accept a good deal or none at all,” Rubio told reporters, adding that President Donald Trump recently held regional calls on ending the conflict. The remarks underscore the administration’s binary approach: a comprehensive accord that addresses nuclear constraints, ballistic missiles, and Iran’s regional influence, or no deal.

The pace of negotiations has accelerated in recent weeks, with both sides signaling progress. According to people familiar with the matter, the emerging framework includes verifiable limits on uranium enrichment, enhanced IAEA inspections, and restrictions on missile development. In return, the US would ease certain sanctions, potentially unlocking billions in frozen assets. However, the administration insists that any relief will be phased and reversible.

“This is a now-or-never moment,” a senior US official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. “We have a window, but it won’t stay open forever.”

The implications extend beyond the nuclear issue. A formal deal could reshape energy markets by allowing Iranian oil exports to increase, potentially lowering global prices. It would also affect US relations with Gulf allies and Israel, which have voiced concerns about Tehran’s regional ambitions. Proponents argue that a verifiable agreement is the best way to prevent proliferation, while critics warn it may embolden Iran.

European and Gulf diplomats are closely watching the talks. French and German officials have offered to help monitor compliance, while Saudi Arabia has sought assurances that any deal includes curbs on Iran’s missile program.

As the clock ticks, all eyes are on Vienna, where negotiators are reportedly finalizing language. If a draft is reached, it would still require approval from both governments—a process that could spark intense debate in Washington and Tehran.

Reach out for comment from the State Department and Iran’s mission to the UN was not immediately returned.