Loading ...IRAN UPDATE – 05/22/26 AM – Rubio Says ‘Not There Yet’ As Reports Of Draft Iran Deals Circulating Deemed Inaccurate
Summary
- Rubio confirms that there’s been no deal and that “we’re not there yet” – amid broader late morning pushback against morning optimistic, premature headlines.
- Saudi sources report Pakistan army chief & a Qatar delegation en route to Tehran, only for CBS to cite Pakistan Foreign Ministry which says “not aware” of Field Marshal Munir’s visit.
- Influential Iranian parliament member threatens ‘preemptive’ military action if preparations & movements by US forces in region is perceived.
AND — NOTE: UNCONFIRMED
Armed clashes erupt across multiple major cities in Iran.
Confirmed fighting reported in Tehran, Tabriz in the northwest, Ahvaz in the south, and Isfahan in the center near key nuclear facilities including Natanz.
Verification took hours due to a flood of disinformation and an ongoing internet shutdown inside Iran. Zero internet access, with only some using Starlink, is slowing communication as the situation unfolds.