#pentagon-press-conference

#pentagon-press-conference

The only thing prohibiting transit in the straits right now is Iran shooting at shipping. It is open for transit should Iran not do that. Now, there's a reason why we chose, as one of our primary objectives, to destroy the Navy. We understood the ability to interdict shipping is something Iran has done for 40 years. It's key terrain. They've used it as leverage.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth lashed out at the press to start the presser, singling out CNN and saying, 'The sooner David Ellison takes over that network, the better!' As Hegseth left the podium at the end of the presser, the tail end of a laugh could be heard on Friday's edition of CNN News Central.