Rubio claims Strait of Hormuz oil flows near pre-war levels on some nights
Rubio claims Strait of Hormuz oil flows near pre-war levels on some nights US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have recovered to more than four-fifths of their pre-war volume on some nights. He attributed the remaining shortfall to Iranian exports. “Oil is getting out – on some nights it’s 80-85 percent of what was getting out pre-conflict. “The only…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have rebounded to over four-fifths of their pre-war capacity, according to a report on a recent G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Paris. Rubio attributed the remaining 15-20 percent to Iranian exports, asserting that "Oil is getting out – on some nights it’s 80-85 percent of what was getting out pre-conflict."
He emphasized that the obstruction is specifically due to Iran's lack of oil exports through the strait. Rubio informed reporters that the US economic campaign against Iran appears to be highly effective, potentially rendering the need for major military operations obsolete. The US administration remains open to diplomacy to resolve the conflict, but Rubio dismissed Iranian demands as "totally unrealistic," indicating readiness to maintain economic pressure if diplomatic efforts falter.
He suggested that Washington might forgo additional strikes if diplomatic methods achieve the desired results.
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