Hegseth: Iran fast boats disrupt Hormuz transit

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has stated that maritime transit through the Strait of Hormuz is occurring at a much more limited level than desired and with increased risk. He attributed the heightened danger to Iran's use of small, fast boats and other craft in the strategic waterway. The comments underscore the ongoing tensions and operational challenges in the region amid the US naval blockade of Iran. Hegseth's remarks frame Iranian naval activity as irresponsible and a direct cause of the constrained shipping conditions.