US WARNS IRAN OVER STRAIT OF HORMUZ

US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said US will hold Iran directly responsible for any disruption of shipping in Strait of Hormuz.

Posted 19.07.2012 07:43:13 UTC

Updated 19.07.2012 07:43:13 UTC

Panetta said "Washington administration has invested in capabilities to ensure that the Iranian attempt to close down shipping in the Gulf is something that we are going to be able to defeat if they make that decision to do that".

US Defense Secretary said further that United States is fully prepared for all contingencies in the region.

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