The Pentagon is on the lookout for any new Iranian mine laying in the Strait of Hormuz. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the laying of new mines would violate the ceasefire with the U-S, and that the military is prepared to deal with any Iranian ships that lay more mines. At a Pentagon briefing, he said the U.S. is confident it can clear any mines it identifies. Hegseth also said the U.S. blockade of Iranian shipping will continue “as long as it takes.”