Hegseth: US can reimpose blockade if Iran doesn't fulfil commitments

Hegseth: US can reimpose blockade if Iran doesn't fulfil commitments The United States will restart military action and reimpose a blockade if Iran does not fulfill its commitments under its agreement with the US, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters on Thursday. “The president has pointed out that we will be prepared to recommence if underneath the timeline of these talks, Iran does not do what it says it's going to do,” Hegseth said in Brussels after meeting Nato defence ministers. Hegseth said the deal

Localisation: Tehran, Iran, Middle East
Source: Middle East Eye
Categorie: politics
Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:05:42 +0100