Rubio says US has not transferred any funds to Iran
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- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington has not transferred any money to Iran and has not approved doing so.
- Rubio also says Gulf states do not support imposing fees or taxes on the Strait of Hormuz.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States has not transferred any funds to Iran and has not approved such a move.
His remarks come amid questions about potential financial arrangements involving Tehran following recent regional developments.
Rubio also said there is no support among Gulf states for imposing fees or taxes on the Strait of Hormuz.
He stressed that the United States would not support any measure that could undermine the security of its regional partners.
Speaking after a meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Bahrain, Rubio said his visit was intended to reassure US allies in the Gulf.
He also noted that Washington has not discussed establishing an Iran reconstruction fund with Gulf countries.
