US War in Iran a 'Gift to the World': Hegseth
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 11:40 UTC
- Sources: PBS NewsHour
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the US blockade of Iranian shipping will continue 'as long as it takes'. PBS NewsHour reports this is part of America's mission to end Iran's threat to global security.
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