U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said an agreement with Iran could be reached soon, signaling the possibility of a diplomatic breakthrough as concerns persist over delays in talks between Washington and Tehran.
Odaily, a cryptocurrency-focused media outlet, reported on June 2 that Rubio said an Iran deal could come "today, tomorrow or next week."
No details about the substance of the agreement or its conditions were disclosed. Information exchanges related to an initial memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran have reportedly been halted for several days, while passage through the Strait of Hormuz has emerged as a key market variable.
The remarks could lift expectations for easing tensions in the Middle East. Markets are watching progress toward an Iran deal as a key factor for international oil prices and sentiment toward risk assets.
Minseung Kang
minriver@bloomingbit.ioBlockchain journalist | Writer of Trade Now & Altcoin Now, must-read content for investors.
