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Experts doubt Hegseth claim no need to ‘worry about’ Hormuz
“The US Navy at this point can’t even get anywhere close to the Strait of Hormuz without being attacked.” Experts are pouring cold water on Pete Hegseth’s claims that the US is working effectively to reopen the world’s most crucial shipping lane.
Published On 14 Mar 2026