Pentagon chief Hegseth says US blockade on Iran 'going global'

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated Friday that the US naval blockade on Iran is expanding globally, asserting that no vessels can transit the Strait of Hormuz without US Navy permission. This action, which has already turned back 34 ships, aims to pressure Iran and limit its ability to sponsor terrorism.

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Hegseth added that Tehran had a chance to make a "good deal" with Washington.

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