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UPDATED May 14, 2026 at 1:08 PM ET
May 12, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET
Pentagon weighs renaming Iran war 'Operation Sledgehammer'
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The Pentagon is considering renaming the U.S. Iran war “Operation Sledgehammer” if the ceasefire collapses.
WHO: Pentagon
WHAT: Considering an official renaming of the Iran war to “Operation Sledgehammer” if the ceasefire collapses.
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 2:55 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The ceasefire with Iran is expected to collapse.
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