Rubio Calls Iran's Hormuz Stance an "Economic Nuclear Weapon"
US Senator Marco Rubio has strongly criticized Iran, stating that its control over the Strait of Hormuz is being used as an "economic nuclear weapon" against the world. This comes as the US responds to Iran's proposals regarding the strait and ongoing nuclear negotiations.
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Iran Offers Plan to Focus on Strait of Hormuz and Delay Nuclear Talks
In its latest offer delivered on Sunday, Iran proposed opening the key waterway to shipping traffic and lifting the U.S. blockade, while postponing the thornier nuclear issue until later.
By Farnaz Fassihi
Read full article →US secretary of state responds to Iran’s proposal on Strait of Hormuz
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said he believes that Iran is still seeking to retain control over the Strait of Hormuz, and that this is unacceptable to the United States.
By Ulyana Krychkovska
Read full article →US cannot accept Iran retaining control of Strait of Hormuz, Rubio says - The Straits Times
US cannot accept Iran retaining control of Strait of Hormuz, Rubio says The Straits Times
Read full article →"Economic Nuclear Weapon": Marco Rubio's Hormuz Charge Against Iran
Asked if Iran is serious about making a deal, Rubio mentioned the internal turmoil the country is facing as the reason for them want to get out of "the mess they're in".
Read full article →US secretary of state says Iran ‘serious’ about deal
Trump discusses new Iran proposal with national security aides
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