European stocks close higher amid signs of progress in US-Iran talks

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2026-05-22

Brussels (dpa-AFX) - European stocks closed higher on Friday amid optimism about an end to the US-Iran war thanks to negotiations between the two nations making "some progress." US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there have been "some good signs" but cautioned he doesn't want to be "overly optimistic" and noted President Donald Trump has been clear he has "other options" if the US and Iran can't get a "good deal." Rubio's comments come as rep......

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