U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Strait of Hormuz must remain open, “one way or the other,” as Washington responds to Iran. Speaking to reporters on a U.S. plane during a trip to India in Jaipur, Rubio links the statement to U.S. strikes on Iran reported earlier on Monday. Multiple outlets report Rubio’s warning that the shipping chokepoint will be kept open in some way, while commenting that talks over a potential Iran deal could “take a few days.”
The reports present Rubio’s remarks as part of U.S. messaging around maritime security and ongoing diplomacy. One outlet also frames his comments around the possibility of a negotiated outcome, saying that an agreement with Iran is still possible within days despite the U.S. strikes. Across the coverage, the common elements are Rubio’s insistence on keeping the strait open and his indication that negotiation timelines may remain short, even as military actions occur.
