US still open to diplomatic solution with Iran if attacks in Strait of Hormuz end, Rubio says
Rubio also stated that there was a "growing split" in Iran between the more militant extremists who continue to attack the US and other countries and those who are concerned with Iran's economy.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Sunday that the United States remains open to a diplomatic resolution with Iran, provided that Iran ceases its attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Rubio emphasized that any agreement "has to be real" and that Iran's behavior must change for US policy to shift. He noted a "growing split" within Iran between militants and those concerned with the economy, suggesting a positive development if the latter gain influence.
- Rubio attributed Iran's economic struggles to its funding of proxy terror organizations like Hezbollah and Hamas, stating, "They should be spending billions of dollars supporting the people of Iran."
- He also indicated that the US is currently bearing the burden of protecting global shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
- President Trump expects other nations to contribute financially to this service, as the world must decide whether to allow an international waterway to be controlled by Iran, which Rubio called "completely illegal, unlawful, and unacceptable."
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