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US says it can keep naval blockade on Iran 'indefinitely,' vows more economic pressure

Hegseth said the Navy can keep rotating ships as the blockade and sanctions campaign intensify, with U.S. officials citing mounting pressure on Tehran.

  • The U.S. military can maintain a naval blockade on Iran indefinitely by rotating ships, as stated by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
  • Iran has controlled or sought control of the Strait of Hormuz since the war began, attacking vessels and impacting a key route for global oil and liquefied natural gas.
  • The U.S. has imposed a blockade and redirected commercial vessels attempting to breach it, while also tightening economic sanctions, though these measures have not yet resulted in renewed ceasefire talks.
  • The conflict has led to a forecasted decline in global oil supply this year, contributing to economic concerns including fears of a broader regional war and recession.
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In conflict with Iran, the US government is increasingly putting on economic pressure.

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The High Representative of the European Union (EU) for foreign affairs and security, Kaja Kalas, said today that Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has complied with the decision of the Council of the EU, which refers to restrictive measures against Iran, Sarajevo media reported.

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The US Central Command claimed that the country's actions were aimed at a naval blockade of Iran.

·Tehran, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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ussanews.com broke the news on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
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