Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. All News Sport Culture Lifestyle Marco Rubio quotes Cypress Hill hip-hop classic to describe Iran leaders Marco Rubio stated that Iran 's alleged placement of mines in the Strait of Hormuz constitutes a criminal act and a breach of international law, emphasizing the need for action, the secretary of state said during a Tuesday afternoon press briefing. Rubio said that while the U.S. "holds all the cards" in the situation, the U.S. military is deploying necessary assets to establish a defensive umbrella over commercial shipping in the region, warning of a lethal response if US forces are attacked. Rubio urged Iran to make a "sensible choice" and called for a diplomatic solution, suggesting the need for clear negotiations, including preliminary discussions about the negotiation process itself. The former senator quoted a Cypress Hill hip-hop classic when talking about the Iranian regime.…