Pentagon schedules press conference on Iran war

10 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · May 5

The briefing is set for 8 a.m. Eastern and will feature Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine.
The announcement signals an imminent public update from top US military leaders as the Iran war remains the focus.
No further details on the briefing agenda were released in the initial Pentagon notice.

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