While maintaining a maritime blockade on Iran, the United States could strike its energy facilities if Tehran makes the wrong decision, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said.<\/p>\n
“Meanwhile, we will maintain this blockade — a successful blockade — for as long as necessary,” he said.<\/p>\n
He also noted that the United States is blocking Iranian ports rather than the Strait of Hormuz, and intends to stop Iranian vessels, including tankers, on the high seas.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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