US warns of 'overwhelming firepower' if Iran attacks ships

Name: US warns of 'overwhelming firepower' if Iran attacks ships
Uploaded: 2026-05-05T13:31:43Z
Duration: 4 min 56 s
Description: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warned Iran that if they attack ships or American troops in the Strait of Hormuz, it will face “overwhelming and devastating American firepower.” The warning comes as the US military launched Project Freedom to help guide ships through the international waterway.

FOX LOCAL Minneapolis · May 5, 2026 · 4m 56s

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warned Iran that if they attack ships or American troops in the Strait of Hormuz, it will face “overwhelming and devastating American firepower.” The warning comes as the US military launched Project Freedom to help guide ships through the international waterway.