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centerLIVE UPDATEHegseth says strikes on Iran increasing as Hormuz deadline looms
NEWS SUMMARY
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated on April 6, 2026, that strikes on Iran have increased, warning of further escalation if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He indicated that Monday saw the largest volume of strikes since the start of the US-Israeli war, with the potential for worse to come.
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