Rubio Says US Operation in Hormuz Strait Is Defensive in Nature

Source: Bloomberg Politics · Bias: Center

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that the move to give military support to ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz near Iran is a “defensive operation,” saying the US will only fire if fired upon.

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Rubio Says US Operation in Hormuz Strait Is Defensive in Nature

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that the move to give military support to ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz near Iran is a “defensive operation,” saying the US will only fire if fired upon.