US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged more support for US efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, relaying Trump’s “disappointment” at NATO allies and European partners for failing to step up their efforts to end the Iran war. Rubio made the comments ahead of the arrival of Pakistan’s army chief in Tehran on Friday to advance mediation between Iran and Washington.
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Rubio urges more support from NATO allies to help end Iran war
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