Marco Rubio: “We will know from their answers very soon whether they are serious about proceeding with real peace or whether it's a…”

This is not an offensive operation, this is a defensive operation.

The United States remains proud to stand with the ROK, an indispensable partner, as we continue working together to expand prosperity and support the extraordinary people-to-people ties that bind our nations together.

Secretary Rubio underscored the importance of freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

We don't want our allies to be weak.