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U.S. Defense Secretary Warns of Potential Strikes on Iran's Energy Sites if Cease-Fire Expires Without Deal
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated on April 16, 2026, that the U.S. is prepared to target Iran’s energy and power sites should negotiations fail before the cease-fire expires. The U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports will continue indefinitely, while military commanders have orders to intercept Iranian-flagged vessels supplying Iran.
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Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered remarks at the Pentagon on Thursday, April 16, 2026, stating that the United States is prepared to strike Iran’s energy infrastructure if its leaders refuse to accept a peace deal before the temporary cease-fire expires. U.S.
strikes could target energy and power sites. U.S. retains the capacity to replenish its own weapons stockpiles more quickly.
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