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strikeAug 13, 2026

U.S. able to maintain 'indefinite' naval blockade of Iran, Hegseth says

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U.S. can maintain 'indefinite' naval blockade of Iran if needed, Hegseth says 2 Abu Dhabi National Oil Company vessels attacked transiting Strait of Hormuz The United States on Thursday threatened to maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, ratcheting up economic pressure on Tehran as ceasefire talks have…

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    U.S. can maintain 'indefinite' naval blockade of Iran if needed, Hegseth says 2 Abu Dhabi National Oil Company vessels attacked transiting Strait of Hormuz The United States on Thursday threatened to maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, ratcheting up economic pressure …

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President Trump told reporters on Friday that the U.S. military carried out limited strikes on targets in Iran, including an anti-aircraft device. These actions followed reports of explosions on Qeshm Island, Hengam Island, and the mainland area of Bandar Abbas.

The strikes mark the first U.S. military action since the midterm elections.

Location: Iran