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U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth States Iran Ceasefire Remains in Effect During Strait of Hormuz Operations
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated on May 5, 2026, that the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect despite recent incidents in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump urged South Korea to join a temporary U.S. operation to protect commercial ships from Iranian actions.
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U.S. operation to protect commercial ships from Iran in the Strait of Hormuz is temporary and that Washington is not looking for a fight.
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