Rubio Says US Will Not Accept Iranian Tolls On Strait Of Hormuz
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has rejected Iran's attempts to impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that it remains an international waterway. This comes as the UN begins evacuating thousands of sailors stranded by the recent conflict following a preliminary peace deal between the US and Iran.
Why it matters
The status of the Strait of Hormuz is critical for global oil markets and regional maritime security.
Washington's top diplomat insisted Tuesday that the US would not accept any attempt to impose tolls or fees on Strait of Hormuz, the key waterway where the UN said it would begin evacuating thousands of sailors stranded by the Middle East war
The report balances the US position with Iranian statements and UN involvement in a neutral manner.
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