The strategically important waterway has become a major focus of the broader U.S.-Iran confrontation because of its importance to international energy...
The strategically important waterway has become a major focus of the broader U.S.-Iran confrontation because of its importance to international energy shipments and maritime commerce. Rubio has said the United States intends to ensure that the strait remains open to international navigation and does not come under Iranian control.
In remarks during an interview published by the State Department, Rubio said American forces would continue targeting threats to U.S. personnel and global shipping. He described the administration’s approach as a combination of economic pressure, military action against imminent threats and continued openness to diplomacy.
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