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Hegseth urges allies to take larger role in Strait of Hormuz

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April 24, 2026

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argued the US shouldn’t shoulder the burden of protecting the Strait of Hormuz, saying America “barely” uses the chokepoint and has ample energy supplies, while Europe and Asia should stop “free-riding” and take a larger role. #cnn #news

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