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

Israel Says It’s Ready to Hit Iran’s Core Infrastructure, Awaits US Green Light

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz speaks in Athens on Jan. 20, 2026. Aggelos Nakkas/AFP via Getty Images Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on April 23 that Israel is prepared to launch large-scale military operations against Iran that he described as “different and deadlier” than prior attacks, including potential strikes on critical energy and economic

As U.S. re-arms during ceasefire, long-term concerns about munitions supplies

Washington — Days after the United States opened its military campaign against Iran, President Trump sought to project confidence in the nation’s war footing, declaring that America possessed a “virtually unlimited supply” of key munitions and could fight wars “forever” using them.  The remark conveyed a familiar image of American military power, a projection of