Rubio: Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz could pose a threat to global trade

Hamoon Wed Jul 2026 2 months ago 321

Rubio said on Wednesday, during a meeting with representatives of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, that Iran claims the right to control the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz; but in his view, such authority is not recognized under international law.


The U.S. Secretary of State warned that if a precedent is set in the Middle East where a country can take control of an international maritime route, impose fees on ships passing through, and resort to military action if payment is not made, this could be repeated in other regions of the world as well.


He emphasized that such a situation not only endangers freedom of navigation but could also have a negative impact on the global economy and the principles that have governed international trade for more than a century.


Rubio also announced Washington's readiness to continue dialogue with Tehran; but he said progress in negotiations is only possible if Iran adheres to its commitments.


He added that if Tehran is serious in the talks, the United States will proceed with equal seriousness; but otherwise, Washington will take the necessary actions to protect its interests and those of its allies.

Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, has warned that handing control of the Strait of Hormuz to Iran could have far-reaching consequences for maritime security and the global trading system, and according to him, it could become a dangerous precedent on the international stage.

Hamoon Khamoosh

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