Iran's demands over the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent, Rubio tells Asean leaders
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned ASEAN leaders that Iran's attempts to control the Strait of Hormuz set a dangerous global precedent for maritime freedom. He also reaffirmed the Quad's commitment to countering China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Why it matters
The statement underscores the Biden/Trump-era geopolitical focus on maintaining international shipping lanes and strengthening alliances to counter regional hegemony.
MANILA, Philippines - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Wednesday that Iran's demand to control and collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz would threaten the world's economy and the principle of freedom of navigation, even in Asia.Rubio spoke at the start of an annual meeting in the Philippine capital, Manila, with counterparts from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations who have expressed alarm over the resurgent war in the Middle East that has battered their region.
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