Iran war live: US eyes indefinite Iran naval blockade

Name: Iran war live: US eyes indefinite Iran naval blockade
Uploaded: 2026-08-14T00:00:00Z
Description: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the US can sustain its blockade against Iran ‘indefinitely’.

US Vice President JD Vance states that Washington aims to stabilise American energy prices, stop Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons, and emerge from the Iranian conflict in a position of strength.

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FILE PHOTO: Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 6, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

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Al Jazeera Live

By Ali Mustafa, Alex Milan Durie and Mohammed R Mhawish

US Vice President JD Vance outlines Washington’s key objectives in the Iran conflict as keeping energy prices stable for Americans, preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons and securing a stronger US position.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says that the US can sustain its blockade against Iran “indefinitely”.