Event Brief
US Defense Secretary Hegseth Addresses Iran War
Filed: Apr 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Summary: Hegseth states the US will blockade Iranian ports indefinitely if no deal is reached.
WHO: Pete Hegseth
WHAT: Press conference on Iran war and blockade announcement
WHEN: Apr 16, 2026 at 9:38 AM ET
WHERE: Pentagon
WHY: To threaten renewed strikes if Iran does not make a deal
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