Iran News | Rubio Says US Expecting Iran Response 'today' In Ongoing Diplomatic Discussions

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US is expecting a response from Iran on Friday as diplomatic discussions continue. “We should know something today,” Rubio, who doubles as the White House national security adviser, told reporters. Rubio also said Iran’s reported plan to create an agency to control Strait of Hormuz is "unacceptable". And he warned that if Tehran attacks U.S. Navy ships “they’re going to get blown up.” Rubio fielded questions at the end of a two-day fence-mending visit to Rome and the Vatican after sharp disagreements over the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran and President Donald Trump’s criticisms of Pope Leo XIV. He was asked about reports from a shipping data company that said Iran has created a government agency to vet and tax vessels seeking passage through the strait. “Is the world going to accept that Iran now controls an international waterway?” Rubio asked. He also warned Tehran against attacking American maritime assets in the region. The U.S. said it thwarted attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz.