US can keep naval blockade on Iranian ports “indefinitely,” Pentagon chief says
Hegseth said the Navy can rotate ships to keep the blockade going, as U.S. forces have redirected more than 55 commercial vessels.
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US Can Maintain Naval Blockade Of Iran "Indefinitely", Says Pete Hegseth
Hegseth's comments suggest he is advising US President Donald Trump that the US military can keep applying economic pressure on Iran for as long as needed to help so-far failed negotiations to end the conflict, begun in February.
US can keep naval blockade on Iranian ports “indefinitely,” Pentagon chief says
By Phil Stewart PANAMA CITY, Aug 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. military has enough assets to maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday, adding ships could be rotated in and out of the region as needed. ...
The United States Armed Forces have sufficient resources to maintain an indefinite naval blockade of Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday, adding that ships can be replaced periodically in the region as needed.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the Pentagon is planning to send the aircraft carrier George Washington to the Middle East to replace the Abraham Lincoln.
US can keep naval blockade on Iranian ports "indefinitely," Pentagon chief says
PANAMA CITY, Aug 13 - The U.S. military has enough assets to maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday, adding ships could be rotated in and out of the region as needed. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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