Hegseth insists US had control of Strait of Hormuz all along – despite shipping freeze that has impacted global economy (opens original article in a new tab)

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asserted U.S. control over the Strait of Hormuz during the conflict, while a proposed ceasefire extension aims to reopen the waterway but lacks full resolution of key objectives. Valence: 0

• Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed the U.S. maintained control of the Strait of Hormuz throughout the conflict
• U.S. naval escorts have increased traffic through the strait to about half of pre-war levels
• The proposed ceasefire extension does not address key U.S. objectives beyond reopening the strait
• Iranian officials have not confirmed commitment to the agreement
• The deal is expected to be signed digitally without a formal ceremony
• Hegseth emphasized U.S. oversight of Iran's nuclear program through inspections