Rubio says Iran imposing tolls on Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable"
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed concerns over Iran's proposal to impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz, calling it unacceptable. He noted some slight progress in indirect negotiations for a potential peace deal to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, but emphasized that unresolved issues remain. The U.S. is awaiting Iran's response to the latest peace proposal while maintaining that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons.
- ▪Rubio stated that no country should accept Iran's tolling system for the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global oil supply, previously open to all ships.
- ▪Iran claims it has the right to impose new restrictions due to changes brought by the ongoing conflict.
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Live Live Updates: Rubio says "slight progress" in Iran peace talks, but rejects Strait of Hormuz "tolling system" By Tucker Reals Tucker Reals Editor Tucker Reals is CBSNews.com's foreign editor, based in the CBS News London bureau. He has worked for CBS News since 2006, prior to which he worked for The Associated Press in Washington, D.C., and London. Read Full Bio Tucker Reals May 22, 2026 / 6:35 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google What to know about the Iran war today:Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that indirect negotiations over a potential deal to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran had seen "a little bit of movement, and that's good."Rubio tempered expectations for a peace agreement, however, alluding to unresolved differences over Iran's nuclear enrichment, and…
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