Rubio says US shifts from Iran strikes to sanctions and Hormuz pressure

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told foreign counterparts the US is not planning new strikes against Iran for now, shifting focus to sanctions and Strait of Hormuz pressure, according to Axios. The Trump administration will avoid major combat operations unless Iran attacks first, instead pursuing economic pressure through naval blockade and Treasury sanctions, with policy expected to remain until after US midterm elections. The shift comes amid the largest oil supply crisis on record, with Gulf disruption estimated at 5-7 million barrels daily, while Iran and Oman discuss a temporary navigational corridor through the strait.