Rubio says Iran may seek to set up toll on Strait of Hormuz

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remains open to shipping is likely to pose an “immediate challenge” even after the U.S. accomplishes its military objectives in Iran.

Speaking to reporters following a G7 meeting in France, Rubio said Friday that Iran may seek to set up a toll on the strait, an act that he said could cause significant economic damage to many nations around the globe.

He said the U.S. would seek international cooperation on a plan to keep the strait open after hostilities end.

“Not only is this illegal, it’s unacceptable. It’s dangerous to the world,” Rubio said of the possibility that Iran would seek to restrict traffic through the strait. “And it’s important that the world have a plan.”