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Iran: Rubio says US rejects any nation's claim over Hormuz

DW English · Jun 25, 2026, 10:00 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Marco Rubio says the US will not accept that the Strait of Hormuz belongs to any country.
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  • 06/25/2026June 25, 2026Oil price return pre-Iran war levelsOil prices have dropped to levels last seen before the war in the Middle East ​as more oil tankers exited the Strait of Hormuz.

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Marco Rubio says the US will not accept that the Strait of Hormuz belongs to any country. Meanwhile, Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns against any crossings of Hormuz without authorization. Follow DW for more.

https://p.dw.com/p/5G21t Rubio insists Washington will not undermine the security of its Gulf allies Image: Eric Lee/REUTERSAdvertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know The US rejects any country's claim over Hormuz, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Rubio is in Bahrain on the last leg of his Middle East tour Iran's Revolutionary Guards warn against any crossings of Hormuz without authorization Oil prices have dropped to levels not seen since before the war Below are the latest developments on the Iran war and the wider Middle East on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

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