Live updates: Hegseth holds press briefing as US, Iran exchange fire over Strait of Hormuz
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. Dan Caine are giving a briefing at the Pentagon about the conflict involving Iran. This follows a recent incident where the U.S. military destroyed six Iranian boats after they fired on U.S. ships near the Strait of Hormuz.Key Facts
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine are holding a press briefing at the Pentagon.
- The briefing is about the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
- Tensions have increased near the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
- Iranian forces fired on U.S. warships in the area.
- The U.S. military responded by destroying six small Iranian boats.
- This incident occurred on or before Monday.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic waterway important for global shipping.
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