The U.S. is turning to unexpected European allies—Austria and Greece—to break the Iran stalemate, as tensions spike over the Strait of Hormuz. Secretary Rubio’s meetings with both nations, though officially vague, centered on de-escalation, with Austria offering its IAEA-hosted venues for talks and Greece leveraging its maritime clout. Despite U.S. denials of direct pressure, timing suggests a coordinated push to rally global diplomacy. Iran counters by accusing the U.S. of violating an interim deal, underscoring how this crisis is forcing even neutral powers into urgent diplomatic action.

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