Sec of War Hegseth: Ceasefire is not over

Sec of War Pete Hegseth spoke on the latest from Iran. Mission focus: Project Freedom is temporary and separate from broader operations of Epic Fury Objective is protecting shipping, not escalating conflict "The world" has expressed a desire to be a part of Project Freedom Stance on Iran: Iran labeled as the clear aggressor Warns Iran to act prudently Any attack on commercial ships would be met with overwhelming force Strait of Hormuz: Iran does not control the Strait US aims to keep it open without entering Iranian territory Hundreds of ships waiting to transit A safe passage corridor exists for commercial shipping Military / strategic posture: US not seeking a fight Will avoid nation-building or prolonged war Blockade measures remain in effect Ceasefire conditions not fully resolved Allies / global role: Global partners expected to step up Ongoing coordination with shipping firms, insurers, and allies Long-term plan to hand responsibility to allies Additional notes: Monitoring related incidents (e.g., South Korea ship) Emphasis on keeping global trade flowing The US is positioning defensively—focused on securing shipping lanes while warning Iran against escalation, without committing to a broader war. If the ceasefire is not over, do they need Congressional approval for the war? In other news: Factions allied with Iran plan attack Americans in Iraq. Yes....I would think that the area is not one to be around if American. This article was written by Greg Michalowski at investinglive.com.