U.S. Defense Secretary Affirms Continued Blockade in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Thursday that the United States will continue its blockade in the Strait of Hormuz indefinitely. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting Hegseth's warning to Iranian officials that the U.S. military remains "locked and loaded" under the command of U.S. President Donald Trump. This statement underscores the ongoing tensions in the region and the U.S. commitment to maintaining its strategic position in the vital waterway.