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U.S. Defense Leaders Discuss Iran Operations Amid Peace Talks

4/8/2026

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Dan Caine will brief the press on the United States operation in Iran after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a two-week pause in strikes.
Trump said the United States has met military objectives and is close to a peace agreement with Iran.
Israel continues operations in Lebanon, and concerns remain about Iran charging ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Dan Caine will brief the press on the United States operation in Iran after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a two-week pause in strikes.
Trump said the United States has met military objectives and is close to a peace agreement with Iran.
Israel continues operations in Lebanon, and concerns remain about Iran charging ships through the Strait of Hormuz.