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Pete Hegseth & Kpler

21 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated Aug 17, 2026

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Pete Hegseth: As Defense Secretary, Hegseth announced the US can maintain the blockade indefinitely, signaling prolonged military pressure.
Kpler: Kpler provided shipping traffic data through the strait.
Jul 15, 2026 · 127 articles
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Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth>>>, the United States>>> Defense Secretary, has publicly stated that military strikes are intended to force Iran>>> into a deal, emphasizing a willingness to 'negotiate with bombs'.
Kpler: Shipping analytics firm Kpler>>> reported on the number of ships sailing through the Strait of Hormuz, providing data on the impact of the blockade.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
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Pete Hegseth: As the US Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth>>> is a central figure in this event, outlining US defense strategy, urging allies to increase spending, and praising India's military modernization. His statements directly influence market perceptions of US defense policy and international alliances.
Kpler: Kpler, a maritime tracking firm, provided data on China's seaborne crude imports from the Middle East, highlighting the region's importance to China's energy security.
May 25, 2026 · 242 articles
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Pete Hegseth: US Defense Secretary is on Iran's revenge list and oversees military operations.
Kpler: The data firm has tracked the drop in shipping through the strait.
Mar 09, 2018 · 488 articles
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Pete Hegseth: US Defence Secretary; says blockade can be maintained indefinitely.
Kpler: Shipping data provider; tracks vessel transits, showing sharp decline.
Jul 28, 2026 · 318 articles
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Pete Hegseth: US Defense Secretary who estimated war cost at $37.5 billion.
Kpler: Shipping tracker that reported tanker diversions and Strait of Hormuz traffic.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 articles
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Pete Hegseth: As Pentagon chief, Pete Hegseth>>> affirmed the United States>>>' capability to resume war with Iran>>>, reinforcing the military stance during diplomatic efforts.
Kpler: Kpler provides ship-tracking data that highlights the significant reduction in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz due to the conflict.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
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Pete Hegseth: US Defense Secretary; said war cost $37.5 billion; requested additional funding.
Kpler: Shipping data provider; tracked vessel movements.
Mar 09, 2018 · 462 articles
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Pete Hegseth: US Defense Secretary who was criticized by Trump over munitions stocks, affecting military readiness.
Kpler: Kpler data shows a sharp decline in vessel traffic through the strait, quantifying the disruption. Its data is used by analysts to assess the impact on oil flows.
Mar 09, 2018 · 316 articles
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Pete Hegseth: As US Secretary of War, Hegseth has testified on the blockade and advocated for increased military spending to sustain operations.
Kpler: Kpler provides maritime data showing sharp declines in strait transits.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 articles
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Pete Hegseth: Hegseth shared images of strikes on social media.
Kpler: Kpler tracked shipping data showing reduced traffic.
Apr 20, 2026 · 480 articles
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Pete Hegseth: Defense Secretary inherited a depleted military situation, according to Waltz, but his role in the pause is indirect.
Kpler: Kpler provided shipping data showing low traffic through Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
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Mar 09, 2026 · 137 articles
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May 02, 2026 · 69 articles
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May 02, 2026 · 14 articles
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Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
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Apr 11, 2026 · 111 articles
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Mar 10, 2026 · 126 articles
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