Michelle Kellerman

After meeting NATO counterparts in Sweden, Secretary Rubio was asked about the prospects of a deal with Iran.

He says the goal is an agreement that covers Iran's nuclear program and reopens the Strait of Hormuz.

And he says this affects Europe more than the U.S.

Rubio repeated his frustration that a few NATO allies did not let the U.S.

use bases to launch the war against Iran.

The Strait of Hormuz was operating normally before the war.

Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, the State Department.

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After meeting NATO counterparts in Sweden, Secretary Rubio was asked about the prospects of a deal with Iran.

He says the goal is an agreement that covers Iran's nuclear program and reopens the Strait of Hormuz.

But we also have to have a plan B.

At that point, something has to be done about it.

And he says this affects Europe more than the U.S.

Rubio repeated his frustration that a few NATO allies did not let the U.S.

use bases to launch the war against Iran.

The Strait of Hormuz was operating normally before the war.

Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, the State Department.

Secretary Rubio says the reason why NATO is good for America is that it gives the United States bases in Europe to project power in the Middle East.

So he says he needs to discuss this with his counterparts in a meeting in Sweden.