A post by @FirstSquawk on X.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told G7 counterparts that President Trump has opted to pressure Iran's regime rather than pursue war or a negotiated deal, according to Axios. The disclosure signals a third path in Washington's Iran policy, favoring sustained economic and diplomatic pressure over military action or a near-term agreement. The shift matters for oil markets and risk assets, which have priced in both conflict risk and sanctions relief scenarios. Traders will watch for concrete enforcement measures, sanctions timelines and any Iranian response that could test the pressure campaign.