Marco Rubio Warns Iran Against Controlling Strait Of Hormuz, Says Global Trade Is At Risk

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that Iran cannot be allowed to control or charge tolls for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a threat to the global economy and international trade. Speaking at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Rubio said freedom of navigation is a fundamental principle that must be protected. He cautioned that allowing any nation to restrict access to an international waterway or threaten commercial shipping would set a dangerous global precedent. His remarks come amid heightened tensions in West Asia and growing concerns over disruptions to global energy supplies and maritime trade.