Jul. 20, 2026
Rubio says Iran using Hormuz as leverage, calls on other countries to 'step up'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that Iran is using the Strait of Hormuz as leverage in the ongoing Middle East conflict, adding that other countries needed to step up pressure to protect global shipping. "It's clear that Iran, at... Read more.
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