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Rubio warns Iran of Strait of Hormuz toll ‘fantasy’ after Trump wins Senate war powers reversal
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Iran to abandon plans to impose fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, warning such actions would jeopardize any peace deal with the U.S.
- Rubio emphasized that charging fees or tolls for passage is unacceptable and would not be tolerated, highlighting the potential for violent enforcement if ships refuse to pay.
- The current 60-day memorandum of understanding allows free passage through the straits, but uncertainty remains about what happens after this period as negotiations continue.
- President Trump expressed anger over the Senate's initial vote to limit his authority to attack Iran under the War Powers Act, viewing it as a threat to his negotiating position.
- Following a tense meeting with Senate Republicans, some senators reversed their votes on the war powers resolution, and the White House provided a briefing on the Iran situation to key lawmakers.
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