World · 17 April 2026

Hegseth warns Iran as US blockade turns back 13 ships

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Iran 'we're watching you' and said the US was 'locked and loaded' for renewed combat if Tehran does not agree to a peace deal. The US military said it had turned back 13 ships since launching its blockade of Iranian ports on Monday. The two-week US-Iran ceasefire expires on April 22, with a new round of talks still unscheduled.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 April 2026 at 12:05

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