The US military destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels as Iran threatened to block oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned of more intense strikes while lawmakers questioned the administration's long-term strategy.
ALSO MENTIONED Ali Larijani, Top Iranian security official; Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, Iran's Parliament Speaker
Left-leaning outlets like Common Dreams and The Guardian emphasize Democratic demands for accountability and Hegseth's "cavalier" disregard for rules of engagement. In contrast, center-leaning sources such as ABC Columbia and NDTV focus on the tactical success of destroying mine-laying vessels and Hegseth's pledge to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
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