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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited MacDill Air Force Base to salute troops under U.S. Central Command amid escalating military action against Iran, following the downing of an Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. Hegseth praised their leadership and mission, aligning with President Trump’s stance that military pressure will continue if diplomacy fails — including targeted strikes on Iranian air defenses and radar sites. The U.S. also confirmed covert movement of 100 million barrels of oil through the Strait, asserting dominance over the critical waterway. Hegseth’s tour also includes Guantanamo Bay, underscoring the administration’s broader strategy in the Middle East.

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