Hegseth says US to keep Iran port blockade in Hormuz, ready for new attacks

US urges resolution through talks, but says Washington 'locked and loaded' to resume attacks.

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Iran

Internal political tensions, regional proxy conflicts, and international standoffs regarding Iran's nuclear program and geopolitical influence.

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Hegseth says US is ‘locked and loaded’ to finish job of destroying Iran energy grid

The Guardian Middle East

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Hegseth warns US ready to resume fighting ‘with more power than ever’ if Tehran spurns deal

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