WATCH: Rubio says 'no country' can charge tolls in Strait of Hormuz
Summary
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Gulf countries to ease their concerns about an agreement aimed at ending the war with Iran. The deal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and stopping hostilities, but some issues like Iran’s missile program and proxy forces remain unresolved.Key Facts
- Marco Rubio is on a three-nation tour in the Gulf, starting in the UAE.
- The tour follows a U.S.-Iran agreement to end regional hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Vice President JD Vance led talks in Switzerland that resulted in the agreement.
- Gulf countries like UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain have been hit by Iranian missile and drone attacks.
- Rubio said a $300 billion investment fund for Iran depends on Iran stopping support for terrorism.
- He argued the agreement calls for Iran to stop funding proxy groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and Houthis.
- The U.S. opposes any fees or tolls for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, calling it an international waterway.
- Rubio expects Gulf countries to agree with the U.S. position on keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and free to all ships.
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