US Senator Rubio vows to take action against Iranian boat attacks

May 9, 2026 • Al Jazeera

US Senator Rubio vows to take action against Iranian boat attacks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has made comments regarding the recent incident involving Iranian boats and American personnel in the Strait of Hormuz.

According to reports, Rubio defended the actions taken by the US military during an exchange of fire with Iranian forces. He stated that the US military would take necessary measures to protect its personnel.

Additionally, Rubio mentioned that he expects Iran to respond to a proposed peace initiative announced on Friday. The details of this proposal have not been disclosed at this time.

No further information is available regarding the incident or the proposed peace initiative.

Source: Al Jazeera