Hegseth’s timeline for Strait of Hormuz is a bit murky

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The Secretary of Defense clarified comments about the reopening timeline for the Strait of Hormuz after a deal signing, creating some confusion over the waterway's status. The incident underscores geopolitical sensitivities of the strategic maritime chokepoint.

The Secretary of Defense initially stated that the waterway would reopen "immediately" after a deal was signed, only to clarify his comment moments later.

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