Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran's attempts to exert control over the Strait of Hormuz pose a global concern but are not a critical issue for the United States, emphasizing that American energy dependence on the key waterway is limited. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage through which roughly 20% of the world's oil supply flows, has become a focal point of concern after Iran reportedly attacked cargo ships and imposed tolls following U.S. and Israeli strikes. "We depend very little on the Straits so if, in fact, Iran decides to set up a toll, if they decide they are going to illegally control the Strait and decide they are going to try to do that, look, I imagine that will be the president's call whether he wants to help but this is a problem for the world.

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