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Hegseth reacts to Iran ceasefire deal and says U.S. will be "hanging around" region

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine held a briefing at the Pentagon on Wednesday, hours after President Trump announced a ceasefire in the war with Iran. Hegseth said "we're not going anywhere" and added the U.S. is prepared to resume operations "a

Published April 8, 2026, 2:48 PM
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Hegseth reacts to Iran ceasefire deal and says U.S. will be "hanging around" region

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine held a briefing at the Pentagon on Wednesday, hours after President Trump announced a ceasefire in the war with Iran. Hegseth said "we're not going anywhere" and added the U.S. is prepared to resume operations "at a moment's notice."

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