Hegseth Declares Victory in War on Iran After Ceasefire Deal (1)

April 8, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared victory in the US and Israeli war against Iran on Wednesday, a day after Washington and Tehran agreed to a two-week ceasefire.

“Operation Epic Fury was a historic and overwhelming victory on the battlefield,” Hegseth said, using the Pentagon’s name for the war against Iran.

Hegseth spoke after President Donald Trump said Tuesday night that the US and Iran had agreed to a two-week ceasefire that is meant to see Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The vital waterway has been shuttered since the US and Israel launched the war in late February, causing global ...

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