Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the ceasefire between the United States and Iran remains in place, despite recent clashes in the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to reporters, Hegseth stated that “right now, the ceasefire certainly holds,” even as tensions persist.
He described the U.S. military’s “Project Freedom” mission, which escorts commercial vessels through the strait, as separate from the ceasefire arrangement. According to Hegseth, early disruptions were expected, including a recent confrontation between U.S. and Iranian forces.
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Secretary Hegseth says America's ceasefire with Iran still stands despite the recent military action in the region:
"This is a separate and distinct project, and we expected there would be some churn at the beginning... Ultimately, the president is… pic.twitter.com/znOraVx87l
Hegseth said Iran has been warned to act cautiously and avoid escalation. He added that President Donald Trump will decide if any actions breach the ceasefire terms.
The defense secretary emphasized that U.S. forces remain fully prepared for conflict if necessary. He said the military is “ready to go,” while expressing hope that tensions do not escalate further.
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