Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, has announced that the country’s mission to protect commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz will be temporary, and in the future, other countries should take responsibility for it.
The Washington Post reported on Tuesday, May 5, that these remarks come amid ongoing regional tensions, although a fragile ceasefire with Iran remains in place.
Hegseth stated that the purpose of this mission is to ensure the safe passage of commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, and the United States has no plans for a permanent presence in the area.
He also emphasized that in the future, other countries should play a greater role in securing this vital maritime route and take responsibility for it.
The U.S. Secretary of Defense added that despite some recent attacks on American vessels, the ceasefire with Iran continues to hold.
Writer:Salima Aryaei
