Iran war day 118: IRGC rejects new Hormuz route; Rubio to meet GCC leaders

According to Al Jazeera, Iran's Revolutionary Guard has warned against an alternative maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz, raising the stakes as regional tensions persist. The statement comes as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio prepares to meet with leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council—a diplomatic signal that the United States is reinforcing its regional partnerships. The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints, making these disputes far more than symbolic.

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