U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar that violations of a U.S. blockade connected to Iran in the Strait of Hormuz will not be tolerated, according to U.S. statements reported by Indian outlets. The remarks are delivered through a U.S. State Department briefing following the reported death of three Indian sailors. U.S. officials say Rubio emphasizes that all commercial vessels should immediately comply with orders issued by U.S. forces operating in the region. The statements frame the U.S. position as aimed at supporting peace and security in the Strait of Hormuz. Multiple reports describe Rubio’s message as also covering illicit transport of Iranian oil, indicating that the U.S. will not allow actions it characterizes as breaching the blockade or related restrictions. The U.S. message is communicated by the State Department’s Principal Deputy Spokesperson, Tommy Pigott, who relays Rubio’s position to Jaishankar and underscores immediate vessel compliance with U.S. instructions.