Rubio Warns Iran's Strait of Hormuz Threat Risks Global Fallout as U.S. Strikes Continue
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Iran's demand to control traffic in the Strait of Hormuz sets a dangerous global precedent, as U.S. Central Command conducted airstrikes against Iranian targets for the 11th consecutive night. Speaking at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting in Manila, Rubio accused Tehran of not honoring the interim June 17 memorandum of understanding that halted military operations and established a 60-day negotiation window. He emphasized that freedom of navigation is a fundamental principle and that Iran has no right under international law to charge tolls or restrict shipping. The strikes targeted military operations centers, drone storage, and logistics infrastructure. Rubio also made a veiled reference to China regarding freedom of navigation in the South China Sea. Iran and Oman issued a joint statement asserting coastal state sovereignty over the strait.
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