Rubio says a Hormuz tolling system would make Iran diplomatic deal unfeasible
Rubio said a toll system would make a diplomatic deal impossible as Iran asserted control over a waterway that carries about a fifth of global oil and gas.
- On Thursday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that implementing an Iranian tolling system in the Hormuz Strait would make a diplomatic deal unfeasible, calling it "completely illegal."
- The newly-established Persian Gulf Strait Authority claimed jurisdiction over the waterway on Wednesday, requiring coordination with its body for transit between Iran and the United Arab Emirates.
- Emirati presidential adviser Anwar Gargash slammed the announcement on Thursday, describing Iran's maritime sovereignty claims as "pipe dreams" amid severely strained Gulf relations.
- Rubio noted "some good signs" in talks with Tehran, though he warned that Washington is dealing with a fractured system; President Donald Trump has "other options" if no deal is reached.
- While Iran has blockaded the strait since February 28, Rubio maintained that the president's preference is to pursue a "good deal," emphasizing the administration is doing everything possible to secure one.
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Rubio acknowledges "light progress" in Pakistan-mediated negotiations, but warns that something will have to be done if Tehran does not give in. Meanwhile, the ayatollahs try to institutionalize their control of the strait. Learn more: Iran's supreme leader challenges Trump's demands for peace and bans the export of enriched uranium.
Iran Trying to Convince Oman to Join Strait of Hormuz Toll Plan
Speaking at a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Helsingborg, Sweden on Friday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said “no country in the world should accept” Iran’s latest scheme to control the Strait of Hormuz in perpetuity and extort “tolls” from international shipping. The post Iran Trying to Convince Oman to Join Strait of Hormuz Toll Plan appeared first on Breitbart.
Even months after the start of the Iran war, the Strait of Hormus remains closed. Negotiations with Tehran are more difficult than expected, and even in case there is an agreement: US Secretary of State Rubio promotes further protection.
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HandelsblattThe US wants Iran to commit itself to opening the Strait of Hormus in an agreement, but Foreign Minister Rubio also wants to be prepared if that does not succeed.
Rubio warns Iran against ‘unacceptable’ tolling system with Oman for Strait of Hormuz passage — signals ‘Plan B’ in the works
Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Friday against Iran trying to create a “tolling system” for commercial shipping to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. wants Iran to commit itself to opening the Strait of Hormus in an agreement. Foreign Minister Rubio also wants to be prepared if that does not succeed. US Foreign Minister Marco Rubio called for a "Plan B" to open the Strait of Hormus at the NATO Foreign Minister meeting in Sweden. Everyone would welcome an agreement with Iran, which includes the opening of the strait central to the global oil and gas market, said Rubio in Helsingborg. …
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