Former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated on June 9, 2026, that the U.S. Navy has the capability to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, he emphasized that such an action should only be taken with the backing of international allies. Austin made these comments during an interview with Bloomberg at the HSBC Gulf Cooperation Council event.
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Former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin discusses potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin indicated that the U.S. Navy could potentially reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He stressed the importance of having international support for such an operation during an interview with Bloomberg.
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Biden Defense secretary: US Navy could open Strait of Hormuz
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Former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin discusses potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz