“I encourage the Chinese government in Beijing to call them about that, because they heavily depend on the Straits of Hormuz for their oil,” said Mr Rubio, who also serves as national security adviser.
søndag 22. juni 2025
US urges China to dissuade Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on June 22 called on China to encourage Iran to not shut down the Strait of Hormuz after Washington carried out strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Mr Rubio’s comments on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo show came after Iran’s Press TV reported that the Iranian Parliament approved a measure to close the Strait of Hormuz, through which around 20 per cent of global oil and gas flows.
“I encourage the Chinese government in Beijing to call them about that, because they heavily depend on the Straits of Hormuz for their oil,” said Mr Rubio, who also serves as national security adviser.
“I encourage the Chinese government in Beijing to call them about that, because they heavily depend on the Straits of Hormuz for their oil,” said Mr Rubio, who also serves as national security adviser.