Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman Caine hold a press conference to update on Operation Epic Fury.

President Donald Trump praised the rescue of two U.S. service members and declared victory in the war with Iran, while also threatening to take out the country’s civilian infrastructure if the countries don’t reach a deal by April 7 that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran accepted the ceasefire within a half hour of the announcement, according to a report from The New York Times citing three Iranian officials who said the new supreme leader, M

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Iran claims attacks, U.S. pushes for peace talks.

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