Middle East Roundup: Trump Remarks on Strait of Hormuz | US Confronting Russia, China Over Iran
March 31, 2026
DawnNews English
Developments continue to unfold across the Middle East as military operations, diplomatic tensions, and global economic concerns intensify amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has said the United States is fully aware of the roles played by Russia and China in supporting Iran and is confronting those efforts where necessary.
Speaking during a briefing, Hegseth stated that Washington knows “exactly what they’re doing,” adding that while details would not be publicly disclosed, the United States is addressing, mitigating, or confronting those actions when required. Hegseth also described the coming days in the conflict as decisive. Citing intelligence assessments, he said ongoing strikes were damaging the morale of Iran’s military forces. According to him, the attacks have triggered widespread desertions, shortages of key personnel, and growing frustration among senior Iranian military leaders. He said the United States now has more operational options while Iran has fewer, adding that in only one month Washington had set the terms of the conflict. Hegseth also confirmed he visited US troops stationed in the Middle East to witness military operations firsthand. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndotcom/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/dawn_com Website: www.dawn.com Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews #MiddleEast #IranWar #USIran #IsraelIran #BreakingNews #WorldNews #Geopolitics #StraitOfHormuz #EnergyCrisis #GlobalPolitics #USDefense #IsraelNews #IranUpdate #OilMarkets #InternationalNews
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