By Phil Stewart and Idrees AliPANAMA CITY, Aug 13 (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday threatened to maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, ratcheting up economic pressure on Tehran as ceasefire talks have floundered, global oil supply is dropping and regional tensions are rising.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that the U.S. military could keep a naval presence in the region to enforce its blockade of Iran, which has inflicted severe economic damage on the country.

US Defense Secretary confirms indefinite naval blockade on Iran. End of blockade by December 31, 2026 at 84.2% YES.

US Defense Secretary Hegseth claims the US can maintain the Iran blockade indefinitely. End of blockade by December 31, 2026 at 84.2% YES.