Rubio: US, China agree Strait of Hormuz should not be ‘militarized’
Summary
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States and China both agree the Strait of Hormuz should not have a heavy military presence. This comes as Iran has kept the important waterway closed, even after a ceasefire in its conflict involving the U.S. and Israel.Key Facts
- Marco Rubio is the U.S. Secretary of State.
- He said the U.S. and China agree the Strait of Hormuz should not be militarized.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil transportation.
- Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz despite a ceasefire.
- The ceasefire came after a conflict involving the U.S. and Israel.
- Rubio traveled with President Donald Trump to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
- Both the U.S. and China want to preserve peace in this strategic region.
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