# @bbcnews on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DbEyAx5FZTS
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68339547-bbcnews-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-07-22T00:17:40.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BBC News (@bbcnews) — https://gondola.cc/bbcnews

## Caption

The U.S. says it’s open to negotiations with Iran. So why is the war continuing?

Marco Rubio says the Trump administration is still willing to negotiate with Iran. But both sides are continuing to exchange strikes and Iran is refusing to loosen its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest oil shipping routes.

Sarah Smith explains what’s going on on the latest episode of Americast.

#Americast #BBCNews

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