Stories
Strait of Hormuz Shipping Nears Pre-War Levels, Says Marco Rubio
N
News18•20-10-2026, 21:30
Strait of Hormuz Shipping Nears Pre-War Levels, Says Marco Rubio
- •US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that oil and gas traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has recovered to 80 to 100 percent of pre-war levels.
- •Rubio criticized Iran for targeting commercial vessels and using tactics reminiscent of Nazi U-boats during World War II.
- •Iran previously moved to close the critical waterway following US-Israeli strikes, leading to a global oil shock and higher fuel prices.
- •Rubio acknowledged the tragic deaths of several Indian seafarers in the region due to ongoing strikes and emphasized that Iran must halt these attacks.
Key Questions Answered
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that oil and gas traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has recovered to between 80% and 100% of pre-war levels.
Marco Rubio criticized Iran's actions against commercial ships, comparing their tactics to World War II Nazi U-boats and stressing that it is Iran's responsibility to end the attacks.
Rubio acknowledged the worrisome issue of Indian sailors losing their lives during strikes on commercial ships in the region, noting that while most vessels transit safely, some engine rooms and lives are still hit.
