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US prepared to hold Strait of Hormuz 'indefinitely', Hegseth says
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Haley Bull , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the situation and the US stance on the Strait of Hormuz can be found through NewsChannel 5 WTVF, a local CBS affiliate.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently stated that the US is capable of maintaining control of the Strait of Hormuz indefinitely. This comes as the US is pushing for Iran to negotiate a deal regarding the strait. The situation remains unresolved, with the US and Iran having differing views on who controls the key waterway.
The Trump administration is considering various options for addressing the impasse with Iran. Further details on the situation and the US stance on the Strait of Hormuz can be found through NewsChannel 5 WTVF, a local CBS affiliate.
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Category: local Published: August 14, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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