Hegseth says Iran blockade 'very much still in place' as Trump mulls deal

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday said the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is “very much still in place,” as President Trump weighs a ceasefire extension with Iran that would unlock the critical energy corridor.

Hegseth told NewsNation’s Kellie Meyer that the prolonged closure of the strait “came up relatively often” in...