US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the US military campaign against Iran, launched jointly with Israel on February 28, is now "over." Speaking at a White House news briefing, he also stressed the US will not allow Iran to normalize its control over the Strait of Hormuz, a day after the two sides exchanged fire in this critical global energy waterway.

Iran's state media reported on Tuesday that Tehran has rolled out a new system to regulate vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, further prolonging the maritime standoff amid an ongoing US blockade and threats of military action.