UN says it will evacuate sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz, as Rubio warns against tolls
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran that no country can charge fees for ships to travel through the strait.
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Notable Quotes
"It's an international waterway. No country is allowed to charge tolls or fees on an international waterway. That's existing international law."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"The deal to help them marked a decisive step towards restoring maritime security and bringing to an end the unacceptable attacks against civilian shipping."
— Arsenio Dominguez , Executive
"Iran has fully and completely agreed to highest level Nuclear inspections long into the future (Infinity!!!). This will insure 'Nuclear Honesty.'"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Iran will never negotiate with anyone, under any circumstances, ever, about our defensive capabilities."
— Masoud Pezeshkian , Politician
"Ballistic missiles were not discussed between the US and Iran and were not on the table at all."
— Shehbaz Sharif , Politician
Key People
Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
U.S. Secretary of State.
Masoud Pezeshkian is the President of Iran.
Shehbaz Sharif is the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran that no country can charge fees for ships to travel through the strait.
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