Pete Hegseth says the naval blockade of Iran’s ports are going “global”

Pete Hegseth says the naval blockade of Iran’s ports are going “global” – CBS News Watch CBS News The White House said in-person Iran peace talks will resume this weekend in Pakistan. It comes as the war approaches 8 weeks. CBS News’ Eleanor Watson and Cristian Benavides have the latest details on the war and … Read more

Details on U.S. blockade against Iran and impact to global economy

Details on U.S. blockade against Iran and impact to global economy – CBS News Watch CBS News Pentagon officials provided details on operations in the Middle East against Iran as talks may resume in Pakistan between U.S. and Iranian officials. CBS News’ Aaron MacLean and Olivia Rinaldi report. Source link

Latest news as Iranians head to Pakistan for talks, Hegseth insists blockade is working

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says he is headed on a trip to Pakistan, Oman and Russia. This comes as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth provides an update on U.S. military efforts in the Middle East. CBS News’ Charlie D’Agata and Nancy Cordes report. Source link

Trump likes a naval blockade. But Iran presents big differences from Venezuela and Cuba

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has turned to naval blockades to pressure the governments of Venezuela, Cuba and now Iran to meet his demands, but his preferred tactic is confronting a very different reality in the Middle East than in the Caribbean. Unlike Cuba or Venezuela, Iran choked off a crucial trade route for energy … Read more

Lindsey Graham says blockade against Iran ‘could become global soon’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina said in a Wednesday post on X that he expects that the U.S. blockade against Iran “could become global soon.” The long-serving lawmaker noted that he had spoken to President Donald Trump and War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday morning. … Read more

Murphy defends ‘Awesome’ post on Iranian ships evading US blockade, says it was ‘sarcastic’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said he was being sarcastic when he called reports that Iranian ships had slipped by a U.S. blockade “Awesome” in a post to X on Monday, responding to the news that as many as 26 vessels had avoided U.S. detection. Murphy brushed off … Read more

What medications are at risk as Strait of Hormuz blockade threatens supply chain

What medications are at risk as Strait of Hormuz blockade threatens supply chain – CBS News Watch CBS News The war with Iran has disrupted one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, and the global pharmaceutical supply is getting caught in the middle. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more details. Source link

Sen Chris Murphy says he ‘should give up on sarcasm’ after backlash over one-word Iran blockade post

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., remarked on Tuesday that he probably “should give up on sarcasm,” following backlash over his one-word reaction to reports that ships linked to Iran had bypassed a U.S. naval blockade. On Monday, Murphy responded to an X post featuring a news article from … Read more