Rubio warns ASEAN leaders against Iran Hormuz toll demand
By The BriefBrief
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Asian leaders that Iran’s Hormuz toll-control demand would harm the world economy.
WHO:Marco Rubio
WHAT:Warned ASEAN leaders that Iran’s demand to control and collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz would threaten the world economy and set a precedent.
WHEN:Jul 22, 2026 at 4:32 PM ET
WHERE:Manila, Philippines
WHY:Rubio was reacting to Iran’s demand to control and collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.
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