Iran’s Demands over the Strait of Hormuz Would Set a Dangerous Precedent, Rubio Tells ASEAN Leaders
Rubio said a state control of a shipping lane could set a dangerous precedent and threaten global energy supplies, he said.
- On Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned ASEAN foreign ministers in Manila that Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent threatening the global economy and international commerce.
- Rubio reaffirmed Washington's commitment to safeguarding commercial shipping and protecting global economic stability against ongoing security threats.
- "This is an international waterway," Rubio said, emphasizing that the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation in the Middle East is currently threatened and cannot be allowed to fail.
- ASEAN foreign ministers expressed "serious concern" over the conflict's impact on regional trade and energy markets, calling on all parties to "exercise utmost self-restraint" and avoid further aggravating the situation.
- Delivering $2.5 billion in strategic investments to Southeast Asia, the United States reinforced its commitment to the region, signaling that protecting freedom of navigation remains central to U.S. national interests.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that the current Iranian military control over the Strait of Hormuz establishes “a dangerous precedent” that could soon repeat itself across the globe. Speaking at the annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Manila, the Philippines, Rubio emphasized that the situation is about much more than just one waterway. It is about the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation that has supported i…
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