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Retired 3 US Star General Reacts to Hegseth's COMBAT READY Claim
April 16, 2026
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On Global News Today on Al Arabiya English, Tom Burges Watson delivers the latest updates on the Iran war and widening regional tensions as military pressure and diplomacy collide. Pete Hegseth says the US blockade of Iran’s ports will continue “as long as it takes,” with at least 14 vessels turned away in just 72 hours, raising concerns over global shipping routes, oil supply and energy markets.
In Lebanon, Israeli airstrikes have destroyed the Qasmiyeh Bridge, a key link between the south and the rest of the country. Benjamin Netanyahu says operations are targeting Hezbollah as he prepares for talks with Joseph Aoun. Tom Burges Watson speaks to: Guest: Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré (Ret.), Retired 3-Star General and Former Commanding Officer of the US First Army #Iran #Israel #Lebanon #Hezbollah #USPolitics #Geopolitics #GlobalSecurity #OilMarkets #EnergyCrisis #StraitOfHormuz #Trump #Hegseth #WorldNews #AlArabiyaEnglish #BreakingNews #MiddleEast
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