Iran Sparked a Sharp Rebuke From Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The network said the military has used nearly 80% of its THAAD interceptors and about half of its Patriot interceptors, prompting Washington to reassess risks of a prolonged campaign. Hegseth wrote on X: "That headline is NOT true, CNN. Shame on you, adding, "We don't hate fake news media enough.

Latvia will send about 20 soldiers to help clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz, the Defense Ministry in Riga said, noting the contingent will not support U.S. operations in the war against Iran. In Lebanon, Israeli forces caused a "huge explosion" in the town of Haddatha, according to the national news agency, on the first day of new Israel-Lebanon talks in Rome aimed at advancing a June framework for an Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament. A UN rapporteur said civilians are the first victims in Iran, while Trump posted a photo of military aircraft and Iran accused him of seeking total war.