US going to 'retake' control of Hormuz Strait, says Scott Bessent
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the US will retake control of the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring freedom of navigation. The US has caused significant damage to Iran's navy and defense industrial base, and President Trump will not allow Iran to control the strait in perpetuity.
The US plans to retake control of the Strait of Hormuz. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made this statement on Fox News, citing the need for freedom of navigation. The strait is a critical chokepoint for nearly one-fifth of global oil flows. The US has already caused significant damage to Iran's navy and defense industrial base. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that President Trump will not allow Iran to control the strait. The US is exploring options to prevent Iran's hegemony over the strait.
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