Rubio: US cannot accept Iran controlling Hormuz

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a firm statement on the strategic Strait of Hormuz, declaring the United States cannot tolerate Iran normalizing its control over the vital waterway. His remarks, reiterated in a new social media post, emphasize that Iran cannot be the sole beneficiary of what he calls an illegal and unjustified system of tolling and control in the straits. This stance reinforces the Trump administration's ongoing pressure campaign against Tehran's maritime influence. The comments come as the US blockade continues to strain Iran's economy and diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis remain stalled.