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Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Rubio Warns of Iran's Demand for Control of Hormuz at ASEAN Meet

US Secretary of State says Tehran is demanding illegal control of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening freedom of navigation.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Tehran is demanding illegal control over the Strait of Hormuz and threatens a fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.

Rubio made the remarks at a Manila gathering of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), where he told envoys that Tehran is demanding illegal control over the strategic waterway.

The US remains open to talks with Iran, but Rubio warned that Iran faces consequences for violating its commitments.

Rowan Ashcombe

Politics Correspondent · Talivio News

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Sources

  1. channelnewsasia.com — Allowing Iran control of Hormuz 'dangerous precedent', Rubio tells ASEAN (opens in a new window)
  2. foxnews.com — Rubio says US remains open to Iran talks but warns there 'will be consequences' (opens in a new window)
  3. Al Jazeera — Iran toll in Hormuz would set ‘dangerous precedent’ says Rubio (opens in a new window)
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