U.S. Defense Secretary Denies Existence of 'Kamikaze Dolphins' in Response to Reports of Potential Iranian Use
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied the existence of 'kamikaze dolphins' during a briefing, responding to reports that Iran might use mine-carrying dolphins to attack U.S. warships. The U.S. Navy has historically trained dolphins for mine detection and underwater surveillance, but there is no confirmation of Iran having such capabilities.
Topics: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Iran kamikaze dolphins Marine Mammal Program U.S. Navy