Hegseth insists US-Iran cease-fire ‘not over’ despite at least 10 attacks on American troops
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated that the US-Iran cease-fire remains in effect despite over 10 attacks on American forces since April 8. The US military has launched 'Project Freedom' to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which had been disrupted by Iranian actions. Both Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine dismissed rumors of Iranian use of explosive-carrying dolphins, though neither confirmed nor denied US capabilities in that area.
- ▪The cease-fire with Iran was announced on April 8, but Iran has since launched at least 10 attacks on US forces.
- ▪Gen. Dan Caine reported that Iran has fired on commercial vessels nine times and seized two container ships since the cease-fire began.
- ▪Over 22,500 mariners are stranded in the Persian Gulf on more than 1,550 commercial vessels due to the ongoing standoff.
- ▪Hegseth claimed two US-flagged ships successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz under destroyer escort, asserting freedom of navigation.
- ▪Neither Hegseth nor Caine confirmed or denied US possession of weaponized dolphins, while dismissing Iranian capabilities in that area.
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Politics Hegseth insists US-Iran cease-fire ‘not over’ despite at least 10 attacks on American troops By Ryan King and Caitlin Doornbos Published May 5, 2026 Updated May 5, 2026, 9:34 a.m. ET WASHINGTON — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth argued Tuesday that the cease-fire with Iran is still in effect despite a spike in hostilities from Tehran on Monday and America’s top general acknowledging that Iran has launched at least 10 attacks against US forces since the pause began April 8. “Not over. Ultimately, this is a separate and distinct project,” Hegseth told reporters at the Pentagon while discussing the Trump administration’s bid to force the Strait of Hormuz open.
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