US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued a strong warning, stating that the United States is fully prepared to restart military operations if Iran does not agree to ongoing negotiations. Speaking in Washington, DC, Hegseth claimed that US naval forces are currently controlling traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil route. He further asserted that Iran no longer has an effective navy capable of challenging US presence in the region. Hegseth also confirmed that the US will continue its naval blockade of Iran for as long as necessary, increasing pressure on Tehran amid rising regional tensions. The remarks signal a hardline US stance as diplomatic efforts continue, with the possibility of renewed conflict still looming if negotiations fail.