War Secretary Pete Hegseth has touted the “wall of steel,” emphasizing that the U.S.’s ironclad blockade has ensured control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Hegseth: U.S. will hold blockade as long as it needs to
Sophia Flores
Aug 13, 2026 | 5:00 PM
War Secretary Pete Hegseth has touted the “wall of steel,” emphasizing that the U.S.’s ironclad blockade has ensured control over the Strait of Hormuz.