The Pentagon’s briefing on Iran took an unusual turn on Tuesday when the defense secretary Peter Heggs I have to refute this assertion. Iran Marine mammals are trained to carry out suicide attacks on U.S. military and commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Pete Hegseth speaks during a Pentagon news conference on May 5, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. The United States and Iran clashed on Monday, with tensions remaining high in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump said U.S. forces would open the Strait of Hormuz to shipping (AFP Getty Images)
