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U.S. Defense Chief Declares Iran Strategy Amid Oil Spike

3/13/2026

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth labeled media reports on U.S. strategy against Iran as 'fake news'.
Hegseth claimed the United States would launch its heaviest strikes yet, asserting Iran's military capabilities are severely degraded.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted due to Iranian attacks, leading to a significant rise in oil prices.
Hegseth said the U.S. military's focus is dismantling Iran's missile production and naval power.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth labeled media reports on U.S. strategy against Iran as 'fake news'.
Hegseth claimed the United States would launch its heaviest strikes yet, asserting Iran's military capabilities are severely degraded.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted due to Iranian attacks, leading to a significant rise in oil prices.
Hegseth said the U.S. military's focus is dismantling Iran's missile production and naval power.