US rejects any nation’s claim over Hormuz, says Rubio in Bahrain
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- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington will not accept that the Strait of Hormuz belongs to any single state.
- He reiterates US interest in a diplomatic deal with Iran, but says it will not come “at any price”.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States does not accept that the Strait of Hormuz can be controlled or owned by any one nation state.
He made the remarks while meeting Bahraini leaders in the capital Manama, underscoring Washington’s position on freedom of navigation in the strategic waterway.
Rubio also addressed US-Iran relations, saying the United States wants a diplomatic agreement with Tehran but will not pursue it “at any price.”
His comments reflect continued US efforts to balance pressure and diplomacy amid long-standing tensions with Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical shipping routes, with a significant share of global oil shipments passing through it.
