Pete Hegseth WARNS Iran Over Strait of Hormuz: “Open It for Business — Or We Have Options”

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a warning to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, urging Tehran to allow shipping traffic to move freely through the critical waterway. Hegseth said the route should be “open for business,” emphasizing that global energy markets depend on secure passage through the strait, one of the world’s most important oil transit corridors. Hegseth added that the United States has multiple options if Iran continues disrupting shipping, signaling that Washington is prepared to act to keep the waterway open. The warning comes amid rising tensions in the region as the U.S. pushes allies to help secure the strategic corridor, which carries a significant portion of the world’s oil supply.