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Watch live: Hegseth, Caine brief on Iran war as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate

Apr 24, 2026Center

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Dan Caine will speak with reporters Friday morning as tensions remain high over the conflict in Iran and the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The briefing also comes after President Trump announced on Thursday that Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their temporary truce…

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