Live Update on Iran War from Hegseth and Caine

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine briefed reporters on recent developments in the war with Iran following a U.S. military refueling tanker crash in Iraq that killed four service members. Rescue efforts are ongoing for two missing crew members. U.S. Central Command stated that the crash was not caused by hostile action. As tensions escalate, oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel, while the U.S. plans to temporarily relax sanctions on Russia to address global oil supply issues.

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