Victory rhetoric, rising tempo: U.S. escalates Iran conflict as talks falter
TL;DR
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proclaims victory in Iran while signaling possible further strikes, as the U.S. adds forces in the region (including a third carrier and thousands of Marines), presses allies for help, and maintains a naval blockade even as peace talks stall and Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz.
- Hegseth declares victory while preparing for more war with Iran Politico
- Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Blockade Around Strait of Hormuz Will Last ‘As Long as It Takes,’ Hegseth Says The New York Times
- Hegseth Accuses Europe, Asia of ‘Freeriding’ Over Hormuz Bloomberg
- Hegseth warns Iran that US forces will ‘shoot to destroy’ any ships laying mines in Strait of Hormuz Fox News
- Iran war live: Witkoff and Kushner to travel to Pakistan for fresh talks this weekend The Independent
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