In a stark warning, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has sounded the alarm on a potential new threat from Iran, one that could have far-reaching implications for global trade. Rubio's statement, made on Friday, suggests that Tehran may be planning to establish a "tolling system" for commercial shipping to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically vital waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. If implemented, such a system would allow Iran to exert significant control over the flow of oil and other vital commodities, potentially crippling the economies of countries that rely heavily on imports from the region. Experts warn that this move could be a brazen attempt by Iran to flex its muscles and challenge the US and its allies in the region.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Friday against Iran trying to create a “tolling system” for commercial shipping to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
