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UPDATED May 5, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
May 5, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
Hegseth says Hormuz battle is separate from Iran war
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Defense Secretary Hegseth said the battle for the Strait of Hormuz is separate from the broader Iran war and distanced Project Freedom from it.
WHO: Hegseth
WHAT: Hegseth distanced Project Freedom from the rest of the Iran war.
WHEN: May 5, 2026 at 10:54 AM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: The statement was a reaction to the effort to reopen the strait.
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