US Secretary of State says Tehran is demanding illegal control of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening freedom of navigation.
Melika Hazrati
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.
The United States has now completed eleven consecutive nights of airstrikes against Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Tehran is not serious about negotiations, while Iranian officials warned that threats to attack nuclear sites would further escalate the regional conflict.
The United States has completed its 11th consecutive night of military strikes against Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking on Wednesday, characterized Iran as "not serious" about pursuing diplomatic talks as both nations signal an continued escalation of the conflict.
