US urges China to stop Iran from shutting key trade route
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on China to step up and help prevent a dangerous escalation in the Middle East after American airstrikes targeted Iranian nuclear sites on Sunday. His concern centers on the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical trade route where one-fifth of the world's oil passes through. Iran, analysts warn, may retaliate by blocking this vital waterway, plunging the region—and global markets—into chaos.
During a Fox News interview, Rubio emphasized China’s stake in the situation. "China depends heavily on the Strait for its oil supply," he noted, suggesting that Beijing should press Iran to avoid closing it. "If they do shut it down, it would be economic suicide for them," Rubio warned. The Secretary of State underscored that the US would not hesitate to take action if necessary, but stressed that such an act would hurt other nations’ economies far more than America’s. He also cautioned that any attempt to block the Strait would be a dangerous escalation that would likely provoke international responses, not just from the US.
Meanwhile, Iran has threatened to target US military bases in the region, with an advisor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declaring them "legitimate targets" for Iranian forces.
As tensions mount, the world watches closely to see whether the US airstrikes will lead to de-escalation or push Iran toward further aggression. China, Russia, and several Arab nations have already condemned the American actions, warning that they could ignite broader conflict in the Middle East.
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