Iran-US war latest: Hegseth demands Europe ‘stop talking and get in a boat’ to open Strait of Hormuz after Falklands threat
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 08:32 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Hegseth has called for European countries to take action to open the Strait of Hormuz, following threats by Iran. The Independent reports that 34-Iran-linked ships have been turned around from the strait due to a US blockade.
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