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Hegseth: War Dept 'locked and loaded'

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the War Department is ready for what comes next.

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has declared the US War Department is 'locked and loaded' and ready for what comes next. The statement, delivered via social media, signals continued high readiness amid ongoing tensions with Iran. It follows a series of recent briefings by Hegseth detailing the expansion of the US naval blockade and authorizing lethal force in the Strait of Hormuz.
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