Ceasefire is ongoing despite Iran’s missile attacks: Hegseth

Published May 5, 2026 8:49am ET | Updated May 5, 2026 9:43am ET



War Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the ceasefire with Iran is still holding despite several violations on Monday.

In the first press briefing after a large missile attack against the United Arab Emirates and attacks against two U.S. Navy destroyers, both said the ceasefire was still in place.

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