U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth Says Iran Attacks Are Sole Strait of Hormuz Disruption

According to remarks reported on March 13, the U.S. defense chief said the Strait of Hormuz remains open and that contingency plans exist for every option.

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  • Strait of Hormuz: A critical oil shipping chokepoint linking the Persian Gulf to global markets.
  • Contingency plans: Prepared response options for different military or security scenarios.