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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Wednesday that Washington remains open to negotiations to resolve the Iran crisis while questioning Iran's seriousness about talks, citing disruptions to energy shipping routes. The comments followed reports that three oil tankers carrying Saudi crude reversed course in the Red Sea after threats from Yemen's Houthis, who announced a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia on Monday.
Iranian officials have separately discussed a proposed 10-day ceasefire with mediators and engaged Pakistan on continued diplomatic efforts.
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