US vows extended blockade and threats against Iran's energy infrastructure

The United States military has reinforced its position around Iran, with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth pledging an indefinite blockade of Iranian ports and warning of targeted strikes on Iran's key energy facilities. In a high-stakes press briefing on Thursday, Hegseth described the U.S. posture as ‘locked and loaded’ to deliver devastating blows against Iran’s dual-use infrastructure, including remaining energy production sites. This aggressive stance comes amidst a tenuous ceasefire set to expir