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Hegseth: US can reimpose blockade if Iran doesn't fulfil commitments

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the United States will resume military actions and reimpose a blockade against Iran if Iran fails to meet its commitments under the agreed-upon deal. This was announced during a meeting with NATO defense ministers in Brussels.

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18 June 2026 12:05 BST

The United States will restart military action and reimpose a blockade if Iran does not fulfill its commitments under its agreement with the US, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters on Thursday.

“The president has pointed out that we will be prepared to recommence if underneath the timeline of these talks, Iran does not do what it says it's going to do,” Hegseth said in Brussels after meeting Nato defence ministers.

Hegseth said the deal came from a position of US strength.

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Hegseth: US can reimpose blockade if Iran doesn't fulfil commitments

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