Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the shaky U.S.-Iran ceasefire remains intact despite recent Iranian strikes. Officials say the attacks fall short of “major combat operations,” and the U.S. is "locked, loaded" and prepared to respond if Iran escalates.

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US says ceasefire with Iran is holding despite attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and against the UAE

US says ceasefire with Iran is holding despite attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and against the UAE

U.S. military leaders say a ceasefire with Iran is still in effect a day after Tehran was blamed for new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and against the United Arab Emirates. The UAE, a key American ally, said it came under attack by Iranian missiles and drones for a second day on Tuesday. Still, the fragile truce reached nearly a month ago appeared to be holding. U.S. forces are pressing ahead with efforts to reopen the strait, a vital waterway for global energy. It's unclear whether U.S. military action can reassure shippers without reigniting the conflict. A spokesman for Iran's joint military command denied striking the UAE "in recent days."

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