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U.S. can maintain 'indefinite' naval blockade of Iran if needed, Hegseth says

CBC World · August 13, 2026 at 6:42 p.m.

U.S. can maintain 'indefinite' naval blockade of Iran if needed, Hegseth says

The United States on Thursday threatened to maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, ratcheting up economic pressure on Tehran as ceasefire talks have floundered, global oil supply ‌is dropping and regional tensions are rising.

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