Rubio Warns on Hormuz and Quad | San Francisco News

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Southeast Asian leaders in Manila that if Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz and demands tolls, it could destabilize global shipping and set a dangerous precedent — especially in the Indo-Pacific. Rubio reinforced America’s support for ASEAN nations as tensions rise in the Middle East, while also rallying with Australia, India, and Japan in the Quad alliance to promote maritime security, disaster response, and tech cooperation — all aimed at countering China’s growing influence. The Quad reaffirmed its commitment to regional stability, with Rubio hinting at another meeting before year’s end. He also held talks with India’s foreign minister, advancing a near-final trade deal to slash tariffs and deepen ties across the board. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c4a3138df43790ca