Event Brief
Trump shifts Iran stance to peace talks amid ceasefire risk
Filed: May 05, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: Hegseth faces questions as Trump pivots from unconditional surrender to active negotiations; Iran ceasefire teeters.
WHO: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth; President Donald Trump
WHAT: Administration pivots from demanding unconditional surrender to pursuing peace talks as an Iran ceasefire teeters
WHEN: May 05, 2026 at 11:49 AM ET
WHERE: Tampa, FL
WHY: The pivot follows tough questioning during a Tuesday press briefing as the Iran ceasefire teeters.
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