TNI Bureau: In a significant diplomatic communication, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio conveyed a clear message to India during a phone call with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, stressing that violations of the US blockade and the illicit transport of Iranian oil “will not be tolerated.”

According to a readout issued by the US Department of State, Rubio discussed the evolving situation in the Strait of Hormuz and emphasized that all commercial vessels should immediately comply with US directives aimed at ensuring peace and security in the strategically vital waterway.

The unusually direct language used by Washington signals growing US concern over maritime security and sanctions enforcement amid heightened tensions in the Gulf region. The call underscores the importance the United States attaches to India’s role as a major energy importer and a key stakeholder in regional stability.

The message from Rubio effectively serves as a warning that the US expects strict adherence to its measures concerning Iranian oil shipments and maritime operations in the Strait of Hormuz.