Rubio: UN resolution introduced to vote on barring Iran from controlling Strait of Hormuz. 'If a country vetoes, then you know what the impediment is.'

Marco Rubio questions why allies including Italy are not backing US efforts to confront Iran and reopen Strait of Hormuz, after meeting Italian PM Meloni in Rome

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio questioned why allies, including Italy, were not backing Washington's efforts to confront Iran and re-open the Strait of Hormuz. Rubio’s comments came after a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome.

Trump warns U.S. could take 'different route' on Iran if deal fails.

Donald Trump warned that the United States could take a 'different route' on Iran if the current deal fails.

Saudis angered by Trump's surprise Strait of Hormuz ship-guidance plan, officials say. Two U.S. officials tell NBC the move could spur more Iranian attacks on Gulf allies.

Two U.S. officials told NBC News that Saudi Arabia was angered byTrump's surprise announcement that the U.S. would begin guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz, fearing it could provoke more Iranian attacks on Gulf allies.

Russia will not support US draft resolution on Iran at UN Security Council, deputy foreign minister says.

Russia will not support the US draft resolution on Iran at the UN Security Council, DeputyAlimov told Izvestia.