US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement in New Delhi that 'some progress' has been made in the peace talks with Iran. Rubio noted that diplomatic channels remain open to resolve the nuclear dispute and to reopen the blockaded Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized that the talks are based on conditions including Iran handing over its highly enriched uranium stockpiles and ending the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Rubio stated that Iran's demands for transit fees on international trade routes are unacceptable. He also pointed out that Iranian forces have fired on commercial vessels, which is against international law. The US prefers a diplomatic solution but said that if no concrete results are achieved from the talks, the military option remains on the table. The talks have been ongoing for over two months amid regional tensions affecting global energy shipments.