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strikeAug 14, 2026

US eyes indefinite Iran naval blockade as oil supply shortfall deepens

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US eyes indefinite Iran naval blockade as oil supply shortfall deepens The US military can keep a naval presence in the region, says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth - Iran has sought to control the Strait of Hormuz and has attacked some vessels trying to transit the strategic waterway.

Source: The Business Times — Read the full report

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  • The Business TimesBy The Business Times

    US eyes indefinite Iran naval blockade as oil supply shortfall deepens The US military can keep a naval presence in the region, says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth - Iran has sought to control the Strait of Hormuz and has attacked some vessels trying to transit the strategic wate…

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