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Hegseth: US can keep naval blockade on Iran ports indefinitely

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says the US Navy can maintain a blockade on Iranian ports indefinitely.
WHO: Pete Hegseth
WHAT: Says the US Navy can maintain a naval blockade on Iranian ports indefinitely by rotating ships.
WHEN: Reported Aug 13, 2026 at 11:56 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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