Pentagon chief Hegseth says US blockade on Iran 'going global'

The Jerusalem Post reports on US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's assertive declaration that the American blockade against Iran is expanding its reach globally. Hegseth emphasized the significant control the US Navy wields in the region, stating, "No one sails from the Strait of Hormuz to anywhere in the world without the permission of the United States Navy."

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Our blockade is growing and going global.

This assertion comes with concrete figures, as Hegseth revealed that 34 ships have already been intercepted and turned around by the US Navy in the Strait of Hormuz. This demonstrates the tangible impact of the US blockade on maritime traffic and Iran's ability to conduct international trade and operations.

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No one sails from the Strait of Hormuz to anywhere in the world without the permission of the United States Navy.

Furthermore, Hegseth issued a stern warning regarding potential escalations, noting that any future attempts by Iran to deploy mines would be considered a direct violation of the current ceasefire. This statement, alongside comments from Senator Lindsey Graham praising the blockade's effectiveness, signals a firm US stance aimed at pressuring Iran and curtailing its state-sponsored terrorism activities.

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Thirty-four ships had been turned around from the Strait of Hormuz by the US Navy so far, he said.