Hegseth says US controlled Strait of Hormuz all along
By The BriefBrief
Pete Hegseth argues the U.S. had functional control of the Strait of Hormuz despite a shipping freeze.
WHO:Pete Hegseth
WHAT:Hegseth insists the U.S. controlled the Strait of Hormuz all along and says the U.S. is ready to push Iran to reopen it fully once a deal is signed.
WHEN:Jun 14, 2026 at 4:39 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:He was reacting to questions about whether the U.S. ever established functional military control over the Strait of Hormuz amid a shipping freeze affecting global shipping and oil flows.
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