US to Maintain Blockade ‘For as Long as It Takes,’ Hegseth Says
Source: Bloomberg Politics · Bias: Center
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, “The United States Navy controls the traffic going in and out of the strait,” as he warned Iran to “choose wisely” on coming to a deal with the US to end the conflict in the Middle East. Hegseth spoke Thursday at the Pentagon. (Source: Bloomberg)
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