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militaryAug 13, 2026

US can keep naval blockade on Iranian ports "indefinitely," Pentagon chief says

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US can keep naval blockade on Iranian ports "indefinitely," Pentagon chief says

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  • currentsapi-gapfill(Mixed)By SECTIONS US can keep naval blockade; " Pentagon Chief Says Reuters

    Hegseth's comments suggest he is advising U.S. President Donald Trump that the U.S. military can keep applying economic pressure on Iran for as long as needed to help so-far failed negotiations to end the conflict, begun in February." Indefinitely the United States Navy can maint

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