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US mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz is temporary, and ceasefire in the Iran war remains, Pentagon says - Stars and Stripes.
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CBS News' Aaron Navarro has the latest.
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Live Updates: Iran ceasefire holding for now, Hegseth says, after Iran attacks UAE, ships in Strait of Hormuz - CBS News.
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Live Updates: Iran ceasefire holding for now, Hegseth says, after Iran attacks UAE, ships in Strait of Hormuz CBS NewsIran War Live Updates: Hegseth Calls Strait of Hormuz Efforts 'Temporary' After Iran Warns of Escalation
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Violence flared in the waterway on Monday after President Trump said the United States would help guide stranded ships.
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It's not clear exactly how the plan is working.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is holding for now despite escalated tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.
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**Summary:** The Strait of Hormuz has experienced heightened tensions following President Trump's statement that the United States would help guide stranded ships, leading to escalated tensions between Iran and the U.S. in the region. **Why It Matters:** This event underscores ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and highlights the potential for military interventions
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