Top US military official discusses ongoing blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Top US military official discusses ongoing blockade of Strait of Hormuz United States Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine provided updates on the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing maritime operations against Iran, in a press conference alongside US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Caine lauded the "discipline and dedication and professionalism" of the joint force, adding that it "remains to ensure the Iranian regime cannot harm our interests, or those of our allies and partners. ” The top military official's remarks come after US President Donald Trump's ongoing comments on social media regarding the war on Iran have drawn widespread scrutiny for possible war crimes and genocidal intent, including an early April threat that “a whole civilization will die tonight.