War Secretary Pete Hegseth touted the military’s destruction of Iran’s fighting forces, arsenals, and defense industrial base hours after the fragile ceasefire between the two countries began.

“The War Department, for now, for now, has done its part. We stand ready in the background to ensure Iran upholds every reasonable term,” he said. “To the warriors of [Operation] Epic Fury, I say, ‘Well done.’ You’re the backbone of our country. Your skill, your bravery, and sheer guts and grit showed the world what America is all about. I’m proud of you. We’re proud of you, the president is proud of you. Job well done.”