Iran and U.S. play down hopes for imminent breakthrough in war

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in New Delhi that the U.S. will give diplomacy every chance to succeed before considering alternatives. The statement is broadly neutral and signals a cautious, diplomatic stance rather than an immediate policy shift. Market impact is limited unless it develops into a broader geopolitical escalation or negotiation breakthrough.

Analysis

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in New Delhi that the U.S. will give diplomacy every chance to succeed before considering alternatives. The statement is broadly neutral and signals a cautious, diplomatic stance rather than an immediate policy shift. Market impact is limited unless it develops into a broader geopolitical escalation or negotiation breakthrough.