Rubio reassures Senate Republicans on Iran as US pursues nuclear deal

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EXCLUSIVE — Secretary of State Marco Rubio reassured key Senate Republicans on Friday that the Trump administration is committed to zero enrichment as the United States attempts to broker an end to the Iran war that blocks its pursuit of a nuclear weapon.

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-WY) told the Washington Examiner in a Monday interview that he spoke with Rubio about Iran as part of a swing through the White House that included a meeting with President Donald Trump. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) also joined the Rubio meeting, according to a spokeswoman.

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