Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. During the call, Secretary Rubio informed Russia about U.S. military deterrence operations targeting the Iran-backed Houthis. He stressed that ongoing Houthi attacks on U.S. military and commercial shipping vessels in the Red Sea are unacceptable.
The discussion also covered follow-up actions from recent meetings in Saudi Arabia. Both parties agreed to work towards re-establishing communication between the United States and Russia.
"The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce:"
"Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov."
"The Secretary 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."
"Secretary Rubio and Foreign Minister Lavrov also discussed next steps to follow up on recent meetings in Saudi Arabia and agreed to continue working towards restoring communication between the United States and Russia."
