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It is Iran's responsibility to stop attacks on commercial vessels: Marco Rubio
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News18•21-10-2026, 10:53
It is Iran's responsibility to stop attacks on commercial vessels: Marco Rubio
- •US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated in an interview with Network18 that Iran bears the sole responsibility to stop attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
- •He accused Iran of targeting ordinary commercial ships and sailors using tactics similar to Nazi Germany's U-boats during World War II.
- •Rubio emphasized that the US will maintain extraordinary economic pressure on Iran while continuing efforts to ensure maritime security in the vital waterway.
- •He noted that these attacks have resulted in the deaths of several Indian sailors, raising concerns for both sailor safety and energy supplies.
Key Questions Answered
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that it is solely Iran's responsibility to stop attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. He accused Iran of employing Nazi Germany U-boat tactics to target ordinary merchant ships and sailors who have no connection to the ongoing war.
The ongoing attacks are a major concern for India because a large number of Indian sailors are employed on commercial ships in the region, and India heavily relies on oil and fuel imports from the Gulf.
Marco Rubio stated that reaching an agreement with Iran is extremely difficult because the regime is controlled by extremist Shiite religious leaders driven by religious ideology who do not know how to make a deal.
