Hegseth warns US is ‘locked and loaded’ to attack Iran again if they don’t agree to peace deal
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US Defense official Pete Hegseth warns Iran that the US is prepared to attack again if it doesn't agree to a peace deal, as high-level talks mediated by Pakistan fail to produce an agreement. The US has imposed a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil supply.
US Defense official Pete Hegseth has warned Iran that American forces are 'locked and loaded' to attack again if it doesn't agree to a peace deal. The warning comes as high-level talks between the US and Iran, mediated by Pakistan, failed to produce an agreement on Saturday. The US has imposed a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway through which one-fifth of the world's oil supply flows. Hegseth stated that the US is prepared to target Iran's critical infrastructure, including power generation and energy industries. General Dan Caine, chairman of the US military's Joint Chiefs of Staff, said American forces are ready to resume major combat operations at a moment's notice. The US Navy will intercept any Iranian-flagged vessels attempting to breach the blockade, using force if necessary.
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