Hegseth, Caine Declare Iran Ceasefire After ‘Overwhelming Victory’
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Apr 08, 2026, 19:15 IST | Updated: Apr 08, 2026, 19:15 IST
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine addressed the media following a 14-day ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. Hegseth claimed Iran “begged” for the truce after suffering heavy losses, while both leaders stressed that the pause in fighting remains fragile. The Pentagon says it is ready to act if tensions rise again, as the world watches whether this ceasefire holds.
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