Hegseth reacts to Iran ceasefire deal and says U.S. might be “hanging around” area

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine held a briefing on the Pentagon on Wednesday, hours after President Trump introduced a ceasefire within the struggle with Iran. Hegseth stated "we’re not going anywhere" and added the U.S. is ready to renew operations "at a moment’s notice."

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