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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Rubio: Diplomatic deal will be ‘unfeasible’ if Iran imposes toll on Strait of Hormuz
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A diplomatic deal between the United States and Iran will be “unfeasible” if Tehran implements a tolling system in the Strait of Hormuz, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells reporters.
“No one is in favor of a tolling system, it can’t happen, it would be unacceptable and it would make a diplomatic deal unfeasible,” Rubio says. “It’s a threat to the world if they were to try to do that, and it’s completely illegal by the way.”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) on Iran tolling the Strait of Hormuz: "We've always said a tolling system in the Strait would be unacceptable. But, we don't say that, the world says that…it would be unacceptable. It would make a diplomatic deal unfeasible." pic.twitter.com/0oJ5ihy6VA
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Rubio also voices hope that a visit by Pakistan’s army chief to Iran will advance diplomacy on ending the war, saying there has been progress.
“I believe the Pakistanis will be traveling to Tehran today. So hopefully that’ll advance this further,” Rubio says.
The Times of Israel Community.