Rubio tells Al Jazeera that Strait of Hormuz to reopen ‘one way or another’
Why it matters: The potential US Special Forces operation to seize Iranian enriched uranium could escalate the conflict with Iran.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated to Al Jazeera that the Strait of Hormuz will "reopen one way or another" following the US-Israeli war with Iran.
- Rubio maintained that "ongoing direct talks" are occurring between the US and Iran, primarily through intermediaries, a claim Iran has repeatedly denied.
- US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a US Special Forces operation to seize enriched uranium in Iran, a move military experts warn may be necessary as air strikes alone cannot destroy Iran's capabilities.
- Pakistan announced it would host direct talks "in the coming days" for a comprehensive settlement of the conflict, offering a potential alternative to the disputed indirect negotiations.
- Rubio indicated the US administration's preference for regime change in Iran, stating they would "welcome a scenario in which Iran is led by individuals with a different vision."
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared to Al Jazeera that the Strait of Hormuz will "reopen one way or another" amidst the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran, while President Trump reportedly seeks diplomacy but also considers a Special Forces operation to seize Iranian enriched uranium. Despite Rubio's claims of ongoing indirect talks, Iran denies such discussions, though Pakistan has offered to host direct negotiations soon.
