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On the recordJune 22, 2025
It would be, I think, a massive escalation that would merit a response, not just by us, but from others.
Said by
Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida
Source
cnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Rubio discusses the potential escalation if Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz.

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