“Iran Ceasefire Is Not Over”- Hegseth Responds, ‘Kamikaze Dolphins’ Remark Draws Attention

“Iran Ceasefire Is Not Over”- Hegseth Responds, ‘Kamikaze Dolphins’ Remark Draws Attention At a Pentagon briefing, Hegseth addressed concerns that fresh exchanges around the Strait of Hormuz could signal the truce had broken down. His answer was direct: “The ceasefire is not over.” He said the current operation is “separate and distinct” from the broader ceasefire issue and is focused on freedom of navigation, international waterways, and the free flow of commerce. The Pentagon described Project Freedom as a temporary defensive mission to protect commercial ships from Iranian aggression in the Strait of Hormuz. Hegseth also warned that the US would defend and defend aggressively while urging Iran to keep its actions below the threshold of a ceasefire violation. #PeteHegseth #IranCeasefire #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #ProjectFreedom #FreedomOfNavigation #USPolitics #NationalSecurity #TrumpAdministration #MiddleEast #PoliticalDebate