Sec of War Hegseth: Ceasefire is not over

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<p>Sec of War Pete Hegseth spoke on the latest from Iran. </p><ul><li>Mission focus: <ul><li> Project Freedom is temporary and separate from broader operations of Epic Fury</li><li> Objective is protecting shipping, not escalating conflict</li><li>"The world" has expressed a desire to be a part of Project Freedom </li></ul></li><li>Stance on Iran: <ul><li> Iran labeled as the clear aggressor </li><li> Warns Iran to act prudently </li><li> Any attack on commercial ships would be met with overwhelming force </li></ul></li><li>Strait of Hormuz: <ul><li> Iran does not control the Strait </li><li> US aims to keep it open without entering Iranian territory </li><li> Hundreds of ships waiting to transit </li><li> A safe passage corridor exists for commercial shipping </li></ul></li><li>Military / strategic posture: <ul><li> US not seeking a fight </li><li> Will avoid nation-building or prolonged war </li><li> Blockade measures remain in effect </li><li> Ceasefire conditions not fully resolved </li></ul></li><li>Allies / global role: <ul><li> Global partners expected to step up </li><li> Ongoing coordination with shipping firms, insurers, and allies </li><li> Long-term plan to hand responsibility to allies </li></ul></li><li>Additional notes: <ul><li> Monitoring related incidents (e.g., South Korea ship) </li><li> Emphasis on keeping global trade flowing </li></ul></li></ul><p> The US is positioning defensively—focused on securing shipping lanes while warning Iran against escalation