U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the U.S. blockade on Iran is now global, emphasizing that no ships can navigate from the Strait of Hormuz without U.S. Navy approval. He indicated that Iran has an opportunity to negotiate a favorable deal but must abandon its nuclear ambitions. The U.S. military has turned back 34 ships and is prepared to intercept any vessels attempting to breach the blockade, which began on April 13. Hegseth warned that any Iranian attempts to lay mines would violate the ceasefire, further escalating tensions in the region.
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Pentagon's Global Blockade on Iran's Strait of Hormuz Announced
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The U.S. Navy's blockade on Iran is expanding globally, with Defense Secretary Hegseth asserting that no vessels can transit from the Strait of Hormuz without U.S. permission. Peace talks may resume in Pakistan, but tensions remain high as the U.S. continues to interdict Iranian vessels.
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