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UPDATED May 5, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
May 5, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
Pentagon chief says US operation to protect ships is temporary
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Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said the US operation to protect ships from Iran is temporary and not meant to start a fight.
WHO: Pete Hegseth
WHAT: Statement that a US operation to protect commercial ships from Iran in the Strait of Hormuz is temporary
WHEN: May 5, 2026 at 8:25 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The statement was a response to concerns about a US fight with Iran tied to ship protection in the Strait of Hormuz.
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