Hegseth declares ‘decisive military victory’ in Iran, says U.S. is ‘hanging around’ to enforce ceasefire
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Defense News - Global
2 hours ago • defensenews.com
US forces will be ‘hanging around’ Middle East after Iran ceasefire, Hegseth says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday emphasized that American forces would be “hanging around” in the Middle East for the duration of the armistice between the United States, Israel and Iran — even as Washington e…
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Defense One - All
4 hours ago • defenseone.com
Hegseth declares ‘decisive military victory’ in Iran, says U.S. is ‘hanging around’ to enforce ceasefire
$(function() { GEMG.HoverGroup.init({}); }); U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (L) speaks as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine looks on during a press briefing at the Pentagon on April 8, 2026. Andrew…
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