Marco Rubio & Reza Talaei-Nik

Marco Rubio: As US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio stated that Iran's proposal was 'better than what we thought they were going to submit' but emphasized the need to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

Reza Talaei-Nik: As Iranian defence ministry spokesman, Reza Talaei-Nik stated that the United States 'must abandon its illegal and irrational demands' and is 'no longer in a position to dictate its policy to independent nations'.

Marco Rubio: Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, has commented on Iran's proposal, expressing skepticism about its genuineness and emphasizing the need to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

Reza Talaei-Nik: Reza Talaei-Nik, Iranian defense ministry spokesman, stated that the United States must abandon its 'illegal and irrational demands' and can no longer dictate policy to independent nations.

Marco Rubio: Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, offered a tempered assessment of Iran's proposal but expressed reservations about the internal stability of the Iranian government.

Reza Talaei-Nik: Reza Talaei-Nik, Iran's Deputy Defence Minister, stated Iran's readiness to share defensive weapons capabilities with independent nations.