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Washington, he said, remains ready with alternative plans.<\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED STORY | <\/b><b>Poll: GOP support for Trump\u2019s economy drops as Iran war drives prices higher<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe president\u2019s preference is to do a good deal. That\u2019s his preference. It\u2019s always been his preference,\u201d Rubio said. \u201cIf we can get a good deal done, that would be great. But if we can\u2019t get a good deal, the president\u2019s been clear he has other options.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rubio also said Iran\u2019s reported plan to impose tolls on ships in the Strait of Hormuz would make any agreement \u201cunfeasible.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/arizonamovinginsider.com\/?p=613\">A $600K flashing crosswalk planned for Shea Boulevard sparks neighborhood debate<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Speaking to reporters on a tarmac in Florida, he criticized Tehran\u2019s effort to financially benefit from control of the strategic waterway.<\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED STORY | <\/b><b>Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cNo one in the world is in favor of a tolling system. It can\u2019t happen. 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