Rubio says Iran deal still possible today

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that a deal to end the war with Iran could materialise “today”, adding that Israel had the right to defend itself against attacks, AFP reports.

“We thought we might have some news last night, maybe today, I wouldn’t read too much into it,” Rubio said in New Delhi, referring to the potential agreement.

“Israel always has a right to protect itself … if Hezbollah is going to launch missiles or launches missiles at them, Israel has every right to respond to that,” he told reporters as he departed the Indian capital, where he has been on an official visit.

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