NBC News: Rubio blocks Iran peace deal in Pakistan talks

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio blocked the Iran deal at April talks in Pakistan, NBC News reported, citing sources.

During a break in consultations, US Vice President Jay D. Vance and other members of the delegation contacted Mr. Rubio over concerns that the Iranian side was trying to change the original terms of the agreement. The secretary agreed with the assessment and recommended rejecting Tehran's proposal. The deal fell through.

Despite the fact that public roles in the negotiations on Iran and Ukraine are assigned to Vice President Vance, as well as special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Whitkoff, Marco Rubio remains a key hidden strategist of the White House.

Experts interviewed by NBC News noted that the non-public role in negotiations on the unpopular conflict allows Marco Rubio to maintain a high rating.