US Begs China: Don't Let Iran Close Strait of Hormuz

Monday, June 23, 2025

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday called for China to prevent Iran from closing the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important trade routes for crude oil in the world.

Posted by Sycophant at 02:32 PM | 31 COMMENTS | permalink

UPDATE: Iran has just voted to close the Strait of Hormuz. (Higher prices on everything loading) nypost.com/2025/06/22/w ...

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-- The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) Jun 22, 2025 at 2:12 PM

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... U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday called for China to prevent Iran from closing the Strait of Hormuz ...

China is probably more likely to be looking at Taiwan currently with Pres Trump's "preemptive strike" concept in mind.

#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-06-22 08:12 PM

Speaking of Sec Rubio ....

When Pres Trump was stepping up to the podium to announce the bombings of Iran, both Sec Rubio and Sec Hegseth were on Pres Trump left side, but Sec Rubio looked to be closer to Pres Trump. Sec Hegseth may not have liked that and it looked like he tried to push his way in between Sec Rubio and Pres Trump. Sec Rubio apparently would have nothing of that. ...

#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-06-22 08:15 PM

Two Supertankers U-Turn in Strait of Hormuz After US Strikes

news.bloomberglaw.com

Nice going, stinky.

#3 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-06-22 09:23 PM

@#3 ... Two Supertankers U-Turn in Strait of Hormuz After US Strikes ...

imo, closing the Strait of Hormuz is an action of last resort for Iran.

What do I base that opinion upon?

Absolutely nothing.

But, if such an action by Iran seems to be a most feared action, then why waste it so early in the war with the US?

Or maybe Iran might do a "shock and awe" moment in the war with the US?

I wish I knew.

#4 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-06-22 09:35 PM

I remember the "Tanker Wars". When was that? The Iran-Iraq war back in the '80s?

#5 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-06-22 09:38 PM

Suddenly, Dummkopf Trumpf cares about the US economy that he has been methodically destroying piece by piece? Since when?

#6 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-06-22 10:24 PM

@#4 ... imo, closing the Strait of Hormuz is an action of last resort for Iran.

What do I base that opinion upon?

Absolutely nothing. ...

... and it looks like my opinion was wrong.

drudge.com

#7 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-06-22 10:24 PM

remember the "Tanker Wars". When was that? The Iran-Iraq war back in the '80s?

#5 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-06-22 09:38 PM | Reply | Flag:

Yes, and the US military began escorting oil tankers through the straight.

#8 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-06-23 11:27 AM

As ancient, very wise sage in sacred bamboo grove observe after much thought, "Not my problem."
~ Xi

#9 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2025-06-23 04:57 PM

"Preemptive strike? Cool idea! Where's my map of Taiwan... " - Xi

#10 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-23 05:04 PM

Um, this is your fight. We get our oil from Russia, and at rock-bottom prices because Vladdy needs our guns and missiles. Good luck. Let us know how your chain saw of diplomacy works out with Iran...
-Xi and the CCP, laughing at the floundering US stooges

#11 | Posted by catdog at 2025-06-23 05:46 PM

China, Iran, and Russia have long-term relationships and alliances.

What does the US have to offer them?

#12 | Posted by RightisTrite at 2025-06-23 05:47 PM

Check out the base of the peninsula in the UAR that forms the --------- 26 miles wide. Canal anyone?

#13 | Posted by Yodagirl at 2025-06-23 05:55 PM

Russia, China, and Iran (Persia) against Israel... where have I heard that before?

www.google.com

#14 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-23 05:58 PM

Canal anyone?

I think it's fairly mountainous around there?

#15 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-06-23 06:02 PM

Trump announces Israel-Iran Ceasefire and end of war... on Truth Social.

Also a Sale on his new phone!!

#16 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-23 06:08 PM

Unfortunately on the west side it is Redial, though it looks possible to pick ones way through the valleys down to sea level and out the other side. Had it been done after the tanker wars, it would be one less threat for Iran to make.

#17 | Posted by Yodagirl at 2025-06-23 06:18 PM

Also a Sale on his new phone!!

If you buy now he'll even throw in a drum of asbestos.

#18 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-06-23 06:18 PM

it looks possible to pick ones way through the valleys down to sea level and out the other side

It's easier and cheaper just to bomb Iran continuously forever.

#19 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-06-23 06:21 PM

Wonder if closing the Straits is why there's suddenly a "Ceasefire" between Iran and Israel?

Gas prices going way up in the US would get his declining attention span... he was yelling Drill Baby Drill again just last night.

#20 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-23 06:45 PM

Weakest "President" ever.

Walks back every "tariff".

Bombs a foreign country because someone told him to.

Stops Ukraine war on day one...oh, wait.

Deport more people than Biden....oh, wait.

Bring prices down....oh, wait.

Heckuva job there, ------.

#21 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-06-23 09:08 PM

#21 Then why have the Dems suddenly abandoned their Taco comments? Sad when Liberals like you were hoping for a failed mission in Iran and are still hoping for repercussions with the loss of American troops.

#22 | Posted by fishpaw at 2025-06-24 11:39 AM

#22 | Posted by fishpaw

Stop getting your info on "what liberals think" from the same people who told you the 2020 election was stolen and obama had a fake birth certificate.

The only thing liberals are hoping for is that you morons will finally wake up and realize trump is conning you. Maybe read what the tax bill will do to you so that the rich can get tax cuts.

#23 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2025-06-24 12:19 PM

"Then why have the Dems suddenly abandoned their Taco comments?"

What TACO comments?

I don't recall Little Marco Rubio saying "Trump Ask China Open" the Strait of Hormuz.

#24 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-06-24 12:19 PM

China won't get involved in any of this except as possible intermediaries for a peace deal.

#25 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-06-24 12:40 PM

Maybe read what the tax bill will do to you so that the rich can get tax cuts.

#23 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2025-06-24 12:19 PM | Reply | Flag:
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The same one that has been in effect since 2017? Yes, if they don't get extended I and most who pay taxes, I'm sure you are not included, would pay 20% more in taxes.

#26 | Posted by fishpaw at 2025-06-25 10:41 AM

#24 Here you go Dummy.

www.youtube.com

#27 | Posted by fishpaw at 2025-06-25 10:44 AM

HEADLINE..begging

front page..asking

reality...( an area many of you struggle with.

--negotiating.

#28 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2025-06-25 10:51 AM

I'm sure you are not included, would pay 20% more in taxes.

#26 | POSTED BY FISHPAW

With all this free time on your hands you can obviously afford to pay more. And we'd like to thank you for your generous contribution in support of democracy.

#29 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-06-25 11:24 AM

The same one that has been in effect since 2017? Yes, if they don't get extended I and most who pay taxes, I'm sure you are not included, would pay 20% more in taxes.

#26 | Posted by fishpaw

Trump was kind enough to make my tax cuts permanent.

Yours expired because you don't matter.

But don't worry, they might extend yours but I'll get an even BIGGER tax cut...while you lose healthcare and other services.

#30 | Posted by Sycophant at 2025-06-25 11:32 AM

The same one that has been in effect since 2017? Yes, if they don't get extended I and most who pay taxes, I'm sure you are not included, would pay 20% more in taxes.

#26 | Posted by fishpaw

No this one:

www.cbpp.org

Why did trump design his tax cuts for the working class to expire, while his tax cuts for the rich and corporations were permanent?

#31 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2025-06-25 12:47 PM

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