Hegseth says US blockade of Iranian vessels to continue for “as long as it takes”

Washington — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that the U.S. Navy’s blockade of Iranian vessels and ports will remain in place “as long as it takes” and indicated that the Trump administration is in no hurry to reach a peace deal with Iran. Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon, Hegseth echoed Mr. Trump’s recent

Hegseth says U.S. blockade of Iranian vessels to continue for “as long as it takes”

Washington — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that the U.S. Navy’s blockade of Iranian vessels and ports will remain in place “as long as it takes” and indicated that the Trump administration is in no hurry to reach a peace deal with Iran. Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon, Hegseth echoed President Trump’s recent

Watch Live: Hegseth, Caine hold Iran war briefing amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Operation Epic Fury has delivered a “decisive military result” in weeks and has been focused on the mission of keeping Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. The defense secretary that the mission is continuing into a new phase, with Iran now having the opportunity to make a peace deal. “Iran