Rubio during Pezeshkian's speech: "Trump has options, including military"

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent a sharp message to Tehran in parallel with the Iranian president's speech at the UN, clarifying that President Trump has several options for action, including military ones, while emphasizing the US commitment to defending the Strait of Hormuz.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the tensions with Iran today (Wednesday) in parallel with the speech of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the UN General Assembly. Rubio sent a firm warning to the regime in Tehran and made clear that Washington is determined to ensure the security of international shipping lanes in the Gulf. In his remarks, Rubio directly addressed the security situation in the Gulf, saying: "We understand that the Strait of Hormuz is a problem. We will continue to defend the strait and keep it open." He further clarified that President Donald Trump has several options for action, including military ones. These remarks come against the backdrop of rising tensions between the US and Iran.