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strikeApr 16, 2026

US ready to resume strikes if Iran rejects peace deal, warns Hegseth

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"For as long as it takes, we will maintain blockade," Hegseth said. "US is reloading with more power than before." The country has postured its forces to restart combat operations if Iran does not agree to a peace deal, the Secretary of War said.

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    "For as long as it takes, we will maintain blockade," Hegseth said. "US is reloading with more power than before." The country has postured its forces to restart combat operations if Iran does not agree to a peace deal, the Secretary of War said. "Message to Iran is we are watchi…

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