U.S. Official Claims Iran Has Lost Control of Hormuz Strait

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims Iran has lost control of the Strait of Hormuz, citing economic collapse and regional instability.

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October 8, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Athens, Greece — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserted on Wednesday that Iran has ‘lost complete control’ of the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions in the region continue to escalate.

Rubio made the statement during a press briefing in Athens, where he was meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. He emphasized that oil flows through the strategic waterway have returned to levels nearly matching pre-conflict rates, indicating that Tehran no longer holds dominance over the area.

The official also highlighted the impact of international sanctions, stating that Iran’s economy is in a state of

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