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Dan Caine: “The US Action is a blockade of Iran's ports and coastline…”

Featuring: Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff | National

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Hegseth, Caine brief on Iran operation amid fragile ceasefire

Published | Video Starts at 11:36

Let me be clear. This blockade applies to all ships, regardless of nationality, heading into or from Iranian ports. The US Action is a blockade of Iran's ports and coastline, not a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Enforcement will occur inside Iran's territorial seas and in international waters. In addition to this blockade, the Joint Force, through operations and activities in other areas of responsibility, like the … (11:36–11:45)

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Clarifies that the blockade targets Iran's ports and coastline, not the Strait of Hormuz.

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