Reporters Press Marco Rubio on Iran — Then He Fires Back

Iran. Nuclear weapons. Hezbollah. The Strait of Hormuz. Global shipping lanes. Oil prices. The future stability of the Middle East. In this explosive press briefing on 5/6/26, Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivers one of the clearest warnings yet about what he believes Iran is attempting to do — and why the world cannot afford to ignore it any longer. Rubio explains why the United States views Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz as a direct threat to global security, international trade, and economic stability. He also lays out the argument for why a nuclear-armed Iran would fundamentally change the balance of power in the Middle East and potentially hold the global economy hostage. The conversation goes far beyond politics. Rubio discusses: • Iran’s nuclear ambitions • Hezbollah’s role in Lebanon • Hamas and Iranian influence across the region • The global consequences of shutting down international shipping lanes • Why the U.S. believes Iran cannot be allowed to normalize control over the Strait of Hormuz • The impact on oil, gas, and the world economy • The difference between the Iranian regime and the Iranian people • The growing international pressure campaign against