US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said today that Washington is close to achieving its objectives in Iran “within a few weeks”, adding that President Donald Trump has “a number of options available” to prevent Iran from controlling the Strait of Hormuz, reports Anadolu.

During an interview with ABC News, Rubio said that the US is focused on destroying Iran’s air force, navy and factories where they manufacture all of their weapons as well as significantly reducing the number of missiles they possess.

“All of these objectives are being met, on or ahead of schedule, and should be able to be achieved within a few weeks,” he said.

Regarding closing the Strait of Hormuz, Rubio said Trump has “a number of options available” to prevent Iran from establishing control or a payment system in the waterway. vital.

“The president has a number of options available if he chooses to prevent this from happening. Obviously, I will not discuss what those options are and we will not discuss military tactics,” he added.

The US and Israel have carried out airstrikes against Iran since February 28, killing more than 1,340 people.

Iran has responded with drone and missile strikes that have targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq and Gulf countries that host US military assets, causing casualties and infrastructure damage while disrupting global markets and aviation.

At least 13 US service members have been killed since the start of the war, and the conflict has driven up energy prices and affected shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil hub with a significant share of global shipments of oil passing through it.

The US has sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the war and outlined steps regarding Tehran’s nuclear and ballistic programs as well as maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran rejected the proposal and outlined five conditions to end the war, including a halt to attacks, guarantees against renewed conflict, recognition of sovereignty his on the Strait of Hormuz and war damage reparations.

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