Hegseth Tells Europe the Time for Freeriding Is Over

Source: Bloomberg Politics · Bias: Center

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized European and Asian countries for relying on the US military to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He said at a Pentagon briefing Friday morning that the Navy blockade is growing and going global. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized European and Asian countries for relying on the US military to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He said at a Pentagon briefing Friday morning that the Navy blockade is growing and going global. (Source: Bloomberg)