US State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott stated that Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul.
Pigott added that both sides reaffirmed the commitment of the United States and Germany to ensuring safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz, and guaranteeing that Iran does not develop or acquire a nuclear weapon.
Furthermore, the two ministers discussed the upcoming NATO summit and the importance of burden-sharing within the alliance.




