U.S. military maintains naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz following ship attacks
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U.S. Department of Defense
Strait of Hormuz
August 14, 2026
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the military's capability to enforce a naval blockade of Iran. Transit through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly stopped following attacks on two additional ships.
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