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US, Israel to 'Completely' Control Iran Airspace Soon: Pete Hegseth Claims Sunk Warship

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a briefing amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, US. (IMAGE: REUTERS)

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News18•04-03-2026, 19:25

US, Israel to 'Completely' Control Iran Airspace Soon: Pete Hegseth Claims Sunk Warship

•US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the US and Israel will soon have "complete control" of Iran's airspace.
•Hegseth claimed US forces sunk the Iranian warship Soleimani, named after General Qassem Soleimani.
•He also asserted Iran's command structure is severely damaged, with senior leaders dead or missing.
•Iran, meanwhile, claimed "complete control" of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening vessels and raising global oil supply concerns.
•The conflict is escalating, with Iran launching missiles at Israel, Hezbollah attacking Israeli targets, and Gulf countries intercepting Iranian drones and missiles.

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