War Secretary Pete Hegseth warns Iran of shoot to destroy policy in Strait of Hormuz
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Updated · Fox News · Apr 25
War Secretary Pete Hegseth warns Iran of shoot to destroy policy in Strait of Hormuz
9 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 25
Hegseth announced the U.S. Navy is authorized to destroy any Iranian vessels laying mines or disrupting shipping, following the collapse of a second round of U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad this week.
The warning comes after Iranian forces reportedly seized several non-American ships and amid heightened U.S. military operations in the Middle East under President Trump’s administration.
Despite repeated U.S. calls for a peace deal, Iran refuses further negotiations until the American blockade is lifted, leaving tensions high and the War Department on alert for further escalation.
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