Rubio calls on allies to help secure Strait of Hormuz shipping

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged other nations Tuesday to help protect shipping from Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, but said he received no response from Group of Seven counterparts during talks in Paris. Rubio said the United States will continue to defend the strategic waterway, where vessels face drone attacks, and encouraged partners to join the effort. Some allies, including France, said they would only provide minesweepers and other assistance after fighting stops, which Rubio called a "Catch-22." Rubio noted the U.S. gets no oil from the region, arguing other countries should step up, and said a couple are considering it. The appeal came as G7 diplomats met with Ukraine's foreign minister in France, where discussions also covered defense support reduced by the Trump administration.