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Hegseth Affirms Ceasefire as Iran Warns of 'New Equation'

Defense Secretary says US-Iran ceasefire holds despite 10+ attacks on US forces, as Iranian parliament speaker warns Tehran has 'not even begun' its Hormuz response.

May 5, 2026

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Trump Claims Iran Hostilities 'Terminated' to Dodge War Powers Deadline

Trump sent Congress a letter declaring Iran hostilities 'terminated' as the 60-day War Powers deadline hit, even as the U.S. Navy blockade of Iranian ports remains in force.

May 3, 2026

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Hegseth tells Senate Trump needs no Iran war vote on day 60

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the Senate Armed Services Committee the April 8 ceasefire paused the War Powers clock, drawing pushback from GOP senators a day before the 60-day cliff.

April 30, 2026

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Hegseth: Iran War Has Cost $25 Billion in First Hill Hearing

Defense Secretary Hegseth and Gen. Caine faced Congress for the first time since Operation Epic Fury began, as the acting comptroller put the war tab at $25 billion.

April 29, 2026