Iran war live: Marco Rubio says 'at least 10 Hormuz sailors dead' as more starve
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at least 10 sailors in the Strait of Hormuz have died, with around 23,000 sailors stranded in the Persian Gulf. Rubio stated that the US is aiding the stranded sailors and urged Iran to negotiate, warning of 'growing isolation, economic collapse, and ultimately total defeat' if they refuse.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that at least 10 sailors have died in the Strait of Hormuz due to its closure. Approximately 23,000 civilian sailors are stranded in the Persian Gulf, described by Rubio as 'sitting ducks' who are 'isolated', 'starving', and 'vulnerable'. The US is undertaking 'Project Freedom' to guide stranded commercial ships through the strait. Rubio urged Iran to negotiate, stating that the alternative is 'growing isolation, economic collapse, and ultimately total defeat'. Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian responded that the US is pursuing an 'impossible' approach to negotiations. The IRGC Navy warned vessels using unauthorized routes in the Strait of Hormuz will face a 'decisive response'.
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