Rubio Warns Iran Will Keep Losing Tankers Over Navy Attacks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a stark warning to Iran, stating that any continued attempts to attack American naval vessels will be met with sustained retaliation against Iranian oil tankers.

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday during an official visit to Colombia, Rubio said, "Iran continues to try to hit U.S. naval ships, and for every time they do that or try to do that, they're going to lose tankers."

The remarks signal a firm US posture in the ongoing maritime tensions, linking Iranian aggression toward US warships directly to economic consequences in the form of lost oil-carrying vessels.

Rubio's comments come amid heightened friction in key shipping lanes, where US naval forces have been operating alongside increased Iranian maritime activity. The Secretary of State's warning underscores Washington's stated policy of proportional response to any hostile action against its military assets at sea.

The visit to Colombia, part of a broader diplomatic tour, provided the backdrop for the statement, which was brief and offered no additional details on specific incidents or future operational plans.