U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth: The world should be prepared for an escalation of the situation in the Strait of Hormuz

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2026-03-31 13:02:38

Gate News message. On March 31, U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth recently issued a statement regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, urging the world to be prepared for a potential escalation. The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Roughly one-third of the world’s seaborne oil shipments must be transported through this passage, and geopolitical tensions in the region have long had an important impact on global energy markets and financial markets.

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