Rubio Says U.S. Expects Iran Response On Peace Deal Today

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday the United States expects to receive Iran’s response to a U.S. peace proposal “today,” signaling a potentially imminent decision point in the administration’s diplomatic push.

Rubio made the remarks as multiple outlets reported the administration is awaiting an official reply from Tehran to a U.S. proposal. The comments were reported by CNBC and echoed in coverage from other news organizations, including France 24 and the Washington Times, which similarly described the expected timing as by the end of Friday.

The development centers on a U.S. peace deal proposal directed to Iran. Rubio’s comments framed the moment as one in which Washington believes Tehran is prepared to answer within hours, rather than days, after a period of back-and-forth over terms.

While the precise contents of the U.S. proposal were not detailed in the reports, Rubio’s statement underscored that the administration considers the next step to be Iran’s decision. In parallel, other coverage indicated President Donald Trump had scheduled remarks from the White House, adding to the sense that the administration was preparing to respond publicly once Iran’s position is clear.

The timeline has been a notable point of emphasis. The Jerusalem Post reported that Trump said Iran has one week to respond to a U.S. deal, while other reports focused on Friday as the expected window for an initial reply. Rubio’s “today” comment put the spotlight on the end of the business week as the moment the administration expects clarity.

This matters because an Iranian response—whether accepting, rejecting, or seeking changes—would set the direction of U.S. policy in the near term and determine whether talks proceed, stall, or shift into a different phase. It would also shape the administration’s messaging and next actions, particularly as the White House prepares remarks that could address the status of the proposal.

The reporting also reflects how closely the administration is tying its public posture to the timing of Iran’s response. By stating an answer is expected “today,” Rubio placed a deadline-like marker on the diplomatic process and raised expectations that Washington will react quickly once a response arrives.

What happens next depends on whether the U.S. receives an Iranian reply within the timeframe Rubio described. If a response arrives, officials are expected to review it and decide on the next diplomatic or public steps, including potential statements from Trump and additional engagement by the State Department.

If no response is received by the end of Friday, the administration would face questions about whether the timeline has shifted and whether further outreach is planned. For now, Rubio has publicly set the expectation that the U.S. is waiting on Iran’s answer within the day.

The U.S. is now poised for what Rubio presented as a near-term turning point: Iran’s reply to the proposed peace deal.