Hegseth touts victory, Caine urges caution on Iran ceasefire
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth frames the Iran conflict as largely over and trumpets leadership, while Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. Dan Caine describes the ceasefire as a pause and warns that American troops could still be killed, highlighting a Pentagon mismatch as diplomacy continues over Iran’s nuclear program and key regional security issues like the Strait of Hormuz.
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- For Trump, Resuming Combat in Iran Would Be Risky, Even if Cease-Fire Expires The New York Times
- Critics within the Pentagon add to Pete Hegseth’s many troubles MS NOW
- Hegseth declares victory in Iran but says US forces will remain in region Politico
- Democratic senator: Hegseth ‘blowing smoke’ with claims about Iran war The Hill
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