"Rubio emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz is international waters, and any actions by Iran to impede commercial traffic are illegal. He stated, 'It's a violation of maritime law to impede the free flow of travel in international waters.'"
"He noted that the U.S. gets very little energy through the Strait of Hormuz, while Gulf allies and countries in Asia and Europe depend on it. 'We depend very little on the Straits,' he said."
"Rubio described Iran's attacks on commercial shipping as terroristic acts, comparing them to actions taken by the Nazis during World War II. 'That's what they are doing now to ships from countries they don't like.'"
Marco Rubio stated that Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz is a global issue but does not significantly impact U.S. energy needs. He emphasized that the U.S. does not rely on this route, while allies in Asia and Europe do. The ongoing Iran conflict has led to rising gas prices in the U.S., with national prices exceeding $4. Rubio condemned Iran's actions in the Strait as illegal and terroristic, highlighting the violation of international maritime law.
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