US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Iran uses the Strait of Hormuz as a tool to exert pressure in regional conflicts.
International media reported today (Monday, 20 July) that Rubio made the remarks to reporters ahead of his trip to the Philippines. He added that the United States will continue taking necessary measures to protect maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
The US Secretary of State called on global powers to play a greater role in protecting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz by providing equipment, allocating financial resources, and sharing responsibility for the mission.
With rising tensions between Iran and the United States, the security of the Strait of Hormuz has repeatedly faced threats. The US has consistently emphasized maintaining freedom of navigation in this strategic waterway, while Iran has warned that the security of the strait could be affected if pressure increases or US military presence in the region continues.
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