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The Free PressU.S. Terminates Hostilities with Iran After Ceasefire, Trump Notifies Congress Before Deadline
President Donald Trump notified Congress that hostilities with Iran, which started on February 28, 2026, have ended. A ceasefire took effect on April 7, 2026, and remains in place, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Iran's foreign minister stated events in the Strait of…
The White House from Washington, DC / Wikimedia (Public domain)Trump Addresses Iran as War Powers Deadline Nears, Strait Tensions Rise
President Trump issued warnings to Iran as the 60-day War Powers deadline nears, emphasizing the U.S. does not seek conflict but highlighting Iran's lack of chance in any escalation. U.S. operations continue guiding vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions.
Ganesha811 / Wikimedia (CC0)Hegseth Testifies on Iran War and Budget Before Senate Committee
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth faced sharp questioning from Democratic senators during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the Iran conflict and the proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027. He rejected accusations of lacking strategy and evidence for the war,…
Ganesha811 / Wikimedia (CC0)Hegseth Testifies on Iran War Before Senate Committee
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the ongoing Iran conflict during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, addressing munitions stockpiles, War Powers Act deadlines, and civilian oversight. He clashed with lawmakers over the war's strategy and costs, which Pentagon…