# Special Report: Pentagon Officials Hold Briefing on Operations in the Middle East

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Published: 2026-03-04T13:45:38+00:00
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine hold a briefing on “Operation Epic Fury” and ongoing U.S. combat operations in Iran.

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