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Hegseth’s statement with a social media post, announcing “additional self-defence strikes” at 5:15pm US Eastern time (21:00 GMT). “The strikes are in response to Iran
statement, Hegseth responded: “The Department of War fights to win, and we ensure that our war fighters have the rules of engagement necessary to be as effective as humanly possible”. In another instance, Representative
Hegseth’s statement, Senator Tim Kaine, a Democrat, was wary. “I don’t believe the statute would support that,” he said. ## Rollbacks to civilian oversight questioned Prior to launching the US-Israel war with Iran
strike on the UAE was the second in 48 hours, and came shortly after the US defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, insisted the shaky truce which has paused the war in the Middle East was intact
strike, you have made troubling statements about showing no mercy and no quarter to the Iranians orders that would constitute war crimes.” He said that while US forces were in harms way Hegseth had devoted
statements was a commitment to accountability and "importantly to ensure this doesn't happen again". President Trump said on 7 March that in his "opinion" Iran was to blame for the Minab strike, without providing
strikes against the UAE. Saudi's condemnation, in a statement from its foreign ministry, called on Iran "to cease these attacks, comply with the principles of international law and relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions
Hegseth removed military leaders, including Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the Navy's top uniformed officer, and Gen. Jim Slife, the No. 2 leader at the Air Force. Trump also fired Gen. Charles "CQ" Brown
strike Iran if it does not reach a deal with the US, though military analysts have expressed doubt that a renewed aerial campaign could tip the balance in the Washington’s favour. Amid the escalated
statement against Tehran, accusing it of “spoiling” efforts at peace. Meanwhile in Washington, Donald Trump’s rhetoric had escalated to new levels of hysteria, as he threatened that Iran’s “whole civilisation will die tonight
Hegseth described the military operation as a major success and criticized 'defeatist' Democrats who pushed back against his assessment of the war.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/3776x3776+944+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F14%2F02%2F4b68d1554ffaae26da45d27d8132%2Fhegseth-4-29-26-ap26119587147953.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/29/g-s1-119333/the-iran-war-now-has-a-price-tag-25-billion-but-still-no-end-date) ### [Middle East conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [The Iran
statement,” Hegseth added. Trump has “stared [Iran] down” and will now “get a better deal than anyone ever has and ensure Iran never has a nuclear weapon”, Hegseth claimed. When committee chair Mike Rogers
statement, the Pentagon said that over 1.3 million department personnel use its official AI platform, GenAI.mil. “Warfighters, civilians and contractors are putting these capabilities to practical use right now, cutting many tasks from months
strikes under Democratic presidents in countries like Yemen. “When Joe Biden was responding to merchant marine vessels being attacked, it was okay. No war power needed,” Mast said. Ceasefire negotiations over the Iran
statement said. Subsequently, US Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit [boarded](/news/2026/4/20/us-captures-iranian-ship-touska-amid-mediation-efforts-all-we-know) the Touska and captured the ship. 
statement, House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries and other caucus leaders said Republicans were "cowardly" to pull the vote. "Even as we prepare to recognize our nation's fallen heroes on Memorial Day, House Republicans refuse
striking but not unprecedented. "It's very common for armies, militaries just throughout history to invoke the name of God, to invoke the name of Jesus Christ," he said. The pairing of biblical language with
strikes in the Caribbean. The military has repeatedly sought to frame individuals on the vessels as “narco-terrorists”. House Democrats also accused Hegseth of compromising national security through “careless and improper conduct”, citing an episode
Hegseth – prevailed, arguing that Iran’s Revolutionary Guards were overrated and would not have the strength to hit back. They were proved wrong on every count. The Iranian people did not rise up, the regime
Hegseth said Iran still had an “open window” to strike a deal and abandon its pursuit of a nuclear weapon in “meaningful and verifiable ways”. Here is what has been happening