Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said U.S. forces will remain on alert despite a two-week ceasefire with Iran, stressing that Washington is ready to act if the agreement fails, reported by CBS News. He said the Pentagon has achieved its objectives but will continue monitoring compliance.
According to the report, President Donald Trump ordered a temporary halt to strikes after claiming U.S. operations had severely weakened Iran’s military capabilities. Hegseth described the campaign as a decisive victory and said Iran now understands it cannot pursue nuclear weapons.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that U.S. forces are “not going anywhere” after President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran.
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Officials said the ceasefire includes steps toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with early signs of shipping resuming. However, isolated explosions in Iran and continued tensions involving Israel and Hezbollah highlight ongoing risks.
The report said U.S. officials believe strong military pressure forced Iran into negotiations. While expressing hope for lasting peace, the Pentagon emphasized readiness to resume operations if Iran violates the agreement.
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