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June 14, 2026
U.S. Defense Secretary Claims Control Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Conflict
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claims the U.S. has controlled the Strait of Hormuz throughout the conflict, citing increased naval escorts.
- The closure of the strait has significantly impacted global shipping and contributed to rising fuel prices in the U.S.
- A ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran is expected to be signed soon, but key objectives remain unaddressed.
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- Hegseth's timeline for Strait of Hormuz is a bit murkyJun 14, 2026 at 3:44 PM · Politico
- Hegseth insists US had control of Strait of Hormuz all along – despite shipping freeze that has impacted global economyJun 14, 2026 at 8:39 PM · Independent
- For millions of Americans, the main concern will be: what does any U.S.-Iran deal mean for gas prices? Read more in today’s WSJ Politics Newsletter:Jun 15, 2026 at 10:58 AM · WSJ