PETE HEGSEETH: PRESIDENT TRUMP IS WILLING TO GO BACK TO MAKE A DEAL AND NEGOTIATE WITH IRANIANS
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Bandar Abbas guards the world's most critical oil chokepoint.
Roughly 20% of global oil supply — about 17 million barrels per day — passes through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Bandar Abbas naval base sits directly on this narrow passage, making it one of the most strategically vital ports on Earth.
This storyHow was Pete Hegseth's SecDef confirmation decided in the Senate?
- Simple majority 51-49
- VP Vance broke a 50-50 tie
- Unanimous voice vote
- 60-vote supermajority
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VP Vance broke a 50-50 tie
Bandar Abbas hosts Iran's most important naval headquarters!
Bandar Abbas controls the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly 20% of the world's oil supply passes — making it one of the most strategically vital locations on Earth. Read more at Wikipedia
Pete Hegseth is a combat vet who served in Iraq & Guantanamo Bay
Before leading the Pentagon, Hegseth served in the Army National Guard with tours in Iraq and Guantanamo Bay before becoming Secretary of Defense in 2025. Read more at Wikipedia
This storyHow wide is the Strait of Hormuz at its narrowest point?
- 21 miles
- 33 miles
- 54 miles
- 78 miles
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21 miles
Pete Hegseth had no prior cabinet or command experience before SecDef role!
A Fox News weekend host & Army National Guard veteran, Hegseth became the 29th Secretary of Defense in January 2025. Learn more at Wikipedia
This storyWhat will Iran do if U.S. pressure continues?
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