US to Maintain Blockade ‘For as Long as It Takes,’ Hegseth Says

Source: Bloomberg Politics · Bias: Center

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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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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)