US President Donald Trump sought to project Vice President J D Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a perfect team for the presidential elections in 2028. (Pics/AFP)

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday (local time) said that the United States is the "only" country that can open the Strait of Hormuz back to its original pre-war state, noting that the "Project Freedom" aimed at supporting commercial vessels navigating through the naval route was announced after receiving multiple requests from several countries seeking assistance in ensuring safe passage for stranded vessels. (Pics/AFP)