US Warns Against Iranian Control Over Strait of Hormuz
US will not accept Iran control over Hormuz: Marco Rubio
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that the United States will not accept Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime route for global oil and LNG. This statement follows the collapse of negotiations between the US and Iran, with Rubio asserting that any arrangement requiring Iranian permission for passage is unacceptable.
- 01Marco Rubio warns against Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- 02The US will not accept any tolls or restrictions imposed by Iran on passage.
- 03The Strait of Hormuz is critical for global oil and LNG transport.
- 04US and Israel have enforced a naval blockade targeting Iran-linked vessels.
- 05Negotiations between the US and Iran have recently collapsed.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declared that the United States will not tolerate Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway that facilitates approximately 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments. This statement comes after President Donald Trump canceled the latest round of talks with Iran over the weekend. Rubio expressed that any arrangement allowing Iran to dictate maritime passage or impose tolls would be unacceptable. He stated, 'If opening the strait means you need Iran's permission or have to pay to pass, that's not opening it.' The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed since late February due to military actions by the US and Israel against Iran. In response to Iranian threats, the US has implemented a naval blockade targeting vessels linked to Iran.
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Increased tensions in the region could lead to higher oil prices and disruptions in global energy supplies, affecting consumers and businesses worldwide.
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