Hitchens: Iran’s naval blockade may persist
U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Hegseth's statements reveal the United States' ongoing intention to enforce a naval blockade on Iran, which could continue indefinitely, in order to increase pressure on Tehran and support its regional interests. He confirmed that the U.S. Navy will continue deploying and rotating ships to maintain this blockade without specifying a set timeframe, aiming to deter Iran's military activities and strengthen its presence in the Gulf. This development comes amid escalating tensions, as the blockade was reimposed in July 2026, following recurrent military clashes between the two sides since February 2026, resulting in hundreds of casualties and exchanges of attacks on military and civilian facilities.
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