U.S. Defense Secretary Confirms Ceasefire with Iran Remains in Effect Amid Escalation
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth confirmed that the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect despite recent attacks by Iran on U.S. forces and commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation followed the U.S. launch of 'Project Freedom,' aimed at escorting commercial ships out of the Persian Gulf. Hegseth emphasized that the operation is distinct from the broader conflict over Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Topics: ceasefire Iran Project Freedom Strait of Hormuz U.S. military operations