The US does not have enough forces for Iran: Rubio turned to other countries for help

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio admitted that the United States does not have enough forces for Iran and turned to other countries for help. It is reported by The New York Times.

He made the corresponding statement on June 19 at Andrews Air Base in Maryland before flying to the summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the Philippines.

"I believe that the world is approaching the moment when it becomes obvious that Iran, at least some people in Iran wants to control the straits and use it as a lever of pressure on the whole world. And the world must decide whether it will allow an international waterway to be under the control of such a country. It would be completely illegal, illegal and unacceptable," Rubio said.

He added that the United States will continue to do everything necessary to protect world trade, but other countries, he said, should begin to actively participate and provide assistance to the United States, be it equipment supplies or financial support to help carry this burden.

At the same time, Rubio did not say anything about the fact that on July 13, Trump announced that the United States would assume the role of "guardian" of the Strait of Hormuz and would charge a 20 percent fee on all cargo passing through this strategic waterway.