Rubio warns Iran's Hormuz threat risks global fallout as US strikes continue
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that any Iranian move to close or seriously disrupt the Strait of Hormuz would set a "dangerous precedent." His comments came as US Central Command struck Iranian targets for an 11th consecutive night.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that any Iranian effort to seriously disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz would set a "dangerous precedent" with consequences reaching far beyond the region. His remarks came as US Central Command carried out strikes against Iranian targets for an 11th consecutive night, extending a conflict now approaching two weeks.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most strategically important waterways, carrying a significant share of global oil shipments each day. Any sustained disruption there carries the potential to push energy prices sharply higher worldwide. Rubio said Washington remained committed to protecting regional allies and keeping maritime traffic moving, though he offered no concrete timeline for how the standoff might end.
The prolonged exchange of strikes continues to unsettle regional energy markets and global supply chains. Diplomatic observers say neither side has signaled readiness to return to the negotiating table, while US officials reiterated that nightly strikes would continue for as long as they judge necessary.
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