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Hegseth on Iran Blockade as Trump Considers Deal

Updated 2026-05-30 16:05 UTC 1 source Neutral

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
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