Iran’s demands over the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent, Rubio warns Asian leaders
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Asian markets imported about 80% of the crude oil and almost 90% of the liquefied natural gas, or LNG, transiting through the Strait of Hormuz in 2025.
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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Wednesday that Iran’s demand to control and collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz would threaten the world’s economy and the principle of freedom of navigation, even in Asia.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned Asian leaders that Iran's demand to control the Strait of Hormuz threatens the global economy and freedom of navigation. He was speaking Wednesday at an ASEAN meeting in the Philippine capital, Manila, with…
Asian markets imported about 80% of the crude oil and almost 90% of the liquefied natural gas, or LNG, transiting through the Strait of Hormuz in 2025.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday the Iranian military’s control over the Strait of Hormuz sets a “dangerous precedent” for the rest of the world. “If we create a precedent in the Middle East where a nation state can decide that they are going to control an international waterway, charge…
"We remain open to diplomacy. We remain open to working it out in a negotiated way," Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters. "But right now they don't seem to be serious about that."
MANILA, Philippines -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Asian leaders Wednesday that Iran's demand to control and collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz would threaten the world's economy and set a precedent that could be repeated elsewhere in the world.
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