Marco Rubio questions allies over Iran and Strait of Hormuz support
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Updated · Reuters · May 8
Marco Rubio questions allies over Iran and Strait of Hormuz support
14 articles · Updated · Reuters · May 8
After 90-minute talks in Rome with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Rubio said countries needed more than statements and asked why Italy was not backing efforts to reopen the waterway.
Italy and other European allies say they would help keep Hormuz open only after a lasting ceasefire, while Rome faces rising fuel costs and strong domestic opposition to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
The visit also sought to ease strains over Donald Trump's attacks on Pope Leo and followed disputes over U.S. base access, including Italy's refusal to allow Sigonella to support Iran-related combat operations.
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