Washington 24 April 2026 #2

Washington 24 April 2026 #2 lalasor Sat, 04/25/2026 - 13:19 Washington Sat, 04/25/2026 - 12:00 24 April 2026 Secretary Hegseth stated that a U.S. naval blockade on Iran was “growing and going global”, and indicated that “our commanders have clear rules of engagem

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24 April 2026

Secretary Hegseth stated that a U.S. naval blockade on Iran was “growing and going global”, and indicated that “our commanders have clear rules of engagement: If Iran is putting mines in the water or otherwise threatening American commercial shipping or American forces, we will shoot to destroy”.  

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