The United States said Iranian attacks on shipping and forces in the Persian Gulf have so far remained below the level that would trigger a broader conflict, a senior US military official said.
“They’ve attacked US forces more than 10 times, all below the threshold of restarting major combat operations at this point,” said Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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US War Secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington is not seeking conflict with Iran despite rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
“We’re not looking for a fight,” Hegseth said at a Pentagon briefing, adding the United States aims to protect shipping from Iranian aggression.
He said Iran “has been harassing ships for too long” and called it “the clear aggressor,” while stressing Tehran does not control the strategic waterway.
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Hegseth and Caine hold a briefing on Iran