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U.S. halts offensive operations against Iran; Caine calls ceasefire 'only a pause'

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A U.S. official said the military had halted all offensive operations against Iran while keeping defensive measures in place; Israel's military said it had also ceased fire against Iran but was pressing on in Lebanon, and the Islamic Resistance in Iraq said it would suspend attacks for two weeks. At a Pentagon briefing, Hegseth said Iran "begged" for the ceasefire and forces had been "locked and loaded" to hit bridges, power plants and Kharg, while Gen. Dan Caine said the joint force stood ready to resume combat.

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Hegseth said the U.S. could seize Iran's buried enriched uranium by force if it is not handed over, keeping the nuclear stockpile as a core unresolved issue for talks.

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