WASHINGTON (CHATNEWSTV) — United State Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Russia that the United States will not tolerate continued Houthi attacks on American military and commercial vessels in the Red Sea, according to a State Department readout of his call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Rubio “informed Russia of U.S. military deterrence operations against the Iran-backed Houthis and emphasized that continued Houthi attacks on U.S. military and commercial shipping vessels in the Red Sea will not be tolerated,” State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in a statement late Friday night.
The two diplomats also discussed follow-ups to recent meetings in Saudi Arabia and agreed to work toward restoring communication between Washington and Moscow.
The call comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East, where U.S. forces have carried out strikes in response to Houthi aggression. Moscow, a key ally of Tehran, has repeatedly criticized U.S. military actions in the region.
It was unclear whether Lavrov signaled any shift in Russia’s stance on the conflict. The State Department said discussions between the two nations would continue.
Editor: Gabriel Ani
