Rubio takes behind-the-scenes role on Iran war while keeping future options open

Secretary of State Marco Rubio "really does have the rest of the world to worry about," White House chief of staff Susie Wiles said. (Andrew Harnik / Getty Images)WASHINGTON — The talks to end the Iran war had hit a snag.Vice President JD Vance had flown to Pakistan for negotiations with the Iranians, a sign that the two sides had narrowed their differences and the White House might be poised to announce a breakthrough.As the marathon April meeting unfolded, though, U.S. negotiators began