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Rubio Optimistic on Iran; ICE Custody Death Count Hits 14

3/31/2026

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed optimism about leadership changes in Iran on March 30.
He cited internal fractures in Iran and said some officials sent positive messages.
Rubio stressed diplomacy while criticizing Iran's nuclear ambitions, calling its leaders "lunatics," and U.S. President Donald Trump threatened action if talks fail.
A Mexican immigrant died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, the 14th ICE death this year.

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed optimism about leadership changes in Iran on March 30.
He cited internal fractures in Iran and said some officials sent positive messages.
Rubio stressed diplomacy while criticizing Iran's nuclear ambitions, calling its leaders "lunatics," and U.S. President Donald Trump threatened action if talks fail.
A Mexican immigrant died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, the 14th ICE death this year.