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Pete Hegseth downplays strait of Hormuz disruption, claiming ‘don’t need to worry about it’ – US politics live

Defense secretary’s comments come as Iran war chokes global oil supplies; military chief says US is targeting Iran’s mine-laying capabilities What is the strait of Hormuz and can the US stop Iran from blocking it? Sign…

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Pete Hegseth downplays strait of Hormuz disruption, claiming ‘don’t need to worry about it’ – US politics live

Defense secretary’s comments come as Iran war chokes global oil supplies; military chief says US is targeting Iran’s mine-laying capabilities What is the strait of Hormuz and can the US stop Iran from blocking it? Sign up for the Breaking News US email Both Pete Hegseth and Dan Caine were asked today about energy secretary Chris Wright’s comments to CNBC on Thursday, where he said that the US Navy cannot escort ships through the strait of Hormuz now but it was “quite likely” that could happen by the end of the month. Gen Caine appeared to agree with Wright’s assessment, calling the waterway a “tactically complex environment” . Continue reading...

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