Over 10,000 US troops enforcing Iran blockade as Hegseth faces scrutiny
More than 10,000 American troops are participating in a blockade of Iranian ports, with 13 ships having turned around without confrontation, according to the US military. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has drawn criticism for his briefings on the conflict, with commentary describing his presentation as panicky and unconvincing, and noting he made vague threats toward press coverage of the operation.
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