Senator Marco Rubio refutes Iran's claim of 'open straits,' stating that Iran's control over international waterways, demanding permission and payment, is not an opening but a threat. International waterways should not be subject to normalization by any single nation's dictates.
Impact: Medium. This point underscores the geopolitical tension surrounding maritime trade routes and Iran's assertive actions, framing them as a violation of international norms.
In the source video, this keypoint occurs from 00:45:33 to 00:46:06.
Sources in support: Melania Trump (Former First Lady)

