A US official, referred to in some reports as Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, has warned Iranian leaders to "choose wisely" regarding a deal with the US. The warning comes amid a naval blockade and reports of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, though it is unclear how these events are related or what the specific terms of the deal are. There are conflicting reports about who is issuing warnings and what actions are being threatened, with some reports mentioning a person named Caine warning of force if Iran does not comply with a blockade.