US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during his stay in the Philippines for the ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting, addressed the tension with Iran, stressing that Tehran will pay a 'very heavy price' for what he described as its recent actions in this conflict.

Rubio's remarks come amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran over Iran's nuclear program and its regional role.

Rubio said, 'The problem with Iran is that the officials there, whenever they reach an agreement, either break it or want to modify it.'

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These remarks come at a time when relations between the two countries are witnessing increasing tension. Washington accuses Tehran of seeking to develop nuclear weapons, while Iran denies this. The United States previously withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal in 2018. Iran continues to develop its nuclear capabilities despite sanctions. Observers believe that the chances of reaching a new agreement remain weak amid mutual distrust.