Hormuz crisis: Rubio urges G7, allies to share shipping security burden
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Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on G7 nations and global partners to counter Iran's threats to Strait of Hormuz shipping, framing it as a challenge to international law and world energy security.
Speaking at Joint Base Andrews, Rubio emphasized shared stakes: "It’s in their interest to help. The other countries get far more of their fuel from there than we do". He left military specifics to the "Department of War" and insisted the US shouldn't bear the load alone, as little American energy transits the strait.
Stability could return swiftly, he said, if Iran halts violations: "It could be open tomorrow if Iran stops threatening global shipping, which is an outrage and a violation of international law." Rubio confirmed indirect talks via intermediaries yielded "concrete progress," with energy flows slowly rising—though he urged caution on an "ongoing and fluid" process.
On wider tensions, Rubio noted Russia's focus on Ukraine and reaffirmed US primacy in aiding Kyiv, beyond Europe's contributions. His diplomacy prioritizes Americans: "The people I’m interested in making happy are the people of the United States. That’s who I work for."
(Inputs from IANS)