Mr Soleimani was a high-ranking Iranian military figure before he was killed in an American drone strike.
In exchanges on Iran, the protection of civilian infrastructure and the reopening of maritime trade routes will also be on the agenda, according to French officials.
Israel’s reaction, another party to the conflict, was also uncertain. Mr Trump has repeatedly said that Iran is eager to reach an agreement.
A Taliban official said the U.S. citizens were arrested for breaking Afghan law.
Mr Rubio noted that such support fostered violence.
President Donald Trump’s Republicans have insisted that the attack on Iran was fully within his authority as commander-in-chief.
Turkey and Qatar have both sharply criticised Israel’s war in Gaza.
Mr Rubio stated in a statement, “Today, we are designating the Lebanese, Egyptian, and Jordanian chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist groups.”
Mr Trump teased Secretary of State Marco Rubio that the rumour of him being made president of Cuba “sounds good.”
Mr Wadephul reminded the U.S. of its responsibility for freedom, self-determination and towards NATO before his departure.
