Synopsis US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Asian leaders about Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized the global economic threat and a dangerous international precedent. Rubio also reaffirmed US commitment to countering China’s growing regional influence. Diplomats discussed maritime security and territorial disputes in the South China Sea. Rubio will also meet Russia’s foreign minister to discuss the Ukraine war. Manila, Philippines: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Asian leaders Wednesday that Iran’s demand to control and collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz would threaten the world’s economy and set a precedent that could…
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