US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State notes progress in Iran talks
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- US says Iran talks show progress
- US says that no country will accept Hormuz passage fees
- Rubio calls Iran toll plan “extortion”
The US government has reported incremental movement in its diplomatic tracks with Iran while simultaneously drawing a firm line against Tehran's maritime demands in the Gulf.
The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, announced that diplomats have achieved some progress on the negotiation front with Iran.
However, Rubio paired the update with a sharp rejection of Iran's latest maritime policies, stating unequivocally that the United States does not believe any nation will accept paying fees in exchange for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
The stance against Iran's maritime transit fees was echoed by Rubio, who strongly condemned the restrictions.
Rubio characterized Iran's attempt to enforce transit tolls in the Strait of Hormuz as an act of extortion, reiterating that it is a maneuver no country will tolerate.
