Live updates: U.S. 'locked and loaded' for combat if peace push fails, Hegseth says
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The US has enforced a blockade on Iranian ports, turning back 13 ships, amid escalating tensions with Israel and Iran. The conflict has resulted in over 3,300 deaths in Iran and 2,100 in Lebanon.
The US has enforced a blockade on Iranian ports, turning back 13 ships since its launch. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Iran that the US is 'locked and loaded' for combat if a peace deal isn't reached. The conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon continues, with over 3,300 killed in Iran and 2,100 in Lebanon. The US and Iran are pushing for a ceasefire, with Iran's top negotiator meeting Pakistan's army chief. The conflict has also caused a global fuel shortage, affecting countries like Mozambique. The US military will continue to enforce the blockade in Iranian territorial seas and international waters.
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