Protection Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to members of the media throughout a press briefing on the Pentagon in Washington, on Tuesday, Might 5, 2026.
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U.S. Protection Secretary Pete Hegseth stated on Tuesday (Might 5, 2026) {that a} U.S. operation to guard industrial ships from Iran within the Strait of Hormuz is momentary and Washington just isn’t in search of a battle.
“Mission Freedom is defensive in nature, targeted in scope and momentary in period, with one mission, defending harmless industrial transport from Iranian aggression. American forces gained’t want to enter Iranian waters or airspace. It’s not essential. We’re not in search of a battle.” Mr. Hegseth stated throughout a briefing.
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