Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Iran of employing “Nazi U-boat tactics” against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that reaching an agreement with Tehran remains difficult because its leadership is controlled by “radical Shia clerics.”
\n\nIn an interview with India’s News18, Rubio condemned Tehran’s continued attacks on civilian vessels despite American forces successfully defending the vast majority of commercial traffic through the strategic waterway.
\n\nAsked whether the conflict was headed toward further military escalation or a negotiated settlement, Rubio expressed deep skepticism about Tehran’s willingness to reach an agreement.
\n\n“Well, it’s tough to make a deal with the Iranian regime,” he said.
\n\n“Unfortunately, they don’t know how to make a deal, and they’re controlled by radical Shia clerics.”
\n\nRubio underscored the ideological extremism of Iran’s leadership, portraying its religious convictions as a fundamental obstacle to reaching an agreement.
\n\n“And I don’t mean Shia clerics; I mean radical Shia clerics who are driven by theology — very difficult to make a deal with them.”
\n\nDespite Iran’s attacks, Rubio said American efforts to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz had enabled commercial shipping to recover to nearly prewar levels.
\n\n“The amount of traffic and oil and energy flowing through there…
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