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Hegseth on Iran Blockade as Trump Considers Deal
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is still in place, while President Trump considers a potential ceasefire extension with Iran to unlock the critical energy corridor.
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The Hill
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday said the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is “very much still in place,” as President Trump weighs a ceasefire extension with Iran that would unlock the critical energy corridor. Hegseth told NewsNation’s Kellie Meyer that the prolonged closure o
2026-05-30 15:39 UTC