Hegseth Calls Reports US Underestimated Iran’s Hormuz Impact “Ridiculous”

Name: Hegseth Calls Reports US Underestimated Iran’s Hormuz Impact “Ridiculous”
Uploaded: 2026-03-13T14:36:25+00:00
Duration: 31 s
Description: Speaking at a March 13 briefing, Pete Hegseth dismissed reports that the Trump administration underestimated how the war with Iran could affect the Strait of Hormuz. He said Iran has threatened shipping in the strait for decades and that US officials fully considered that risk. Hegseth also criticized CNN, calling the report fundamentally unserious.

Speaking at a March 13 briefing, Pete Hegseth dismissed reports that the Trump administration underestimated how the war with Iran could affect the Strait of Hormuz. He said Iran has threatened shipping in the strait for decades and that US officials fully considered that risk. Hegseth also criticized CNN, calling the report fundamentally unserious.

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