US warns Iran of strikes as Hormuz port blockade disrupts energy exports

The United States has reinforced its military blockade of Iran’s ports in the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf, signaling readiness for further strikes on key Iranian infrastructure. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized the operation’s indefinite duration, describing it as pivotal to pressuring Tehran amid stalled negotiations over energy and geopolitical issues. This sharp escalation follows the breakdown of US-Iran talks in Pakistan earlier this week, which failed to produce any resolution o