Hegseth Says Trump is “A President of Peace” After He Threatens to Wipe Out Iran

Summary: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called President Trump a "president of peace" just one day after Trump threatened to wipe out Iran's civilization. The U.S. military was ready to bomb bridges and power plants if Iran didn't agree to a ceasefire by 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Just two hours before the deadline, Iran agreed to a two-week pause. This opens the Strait of Hormuz, a major waterway for global oil. Trump backed down after talking with leaders from Pakistan, who helped set up the deal. Now, both sides will talk about a longer peace plan, while the U.S. military is just "hangin' around."

For more details, see TIME at time.com/article/2026/04/07/trump-iran-war-threat-steps-back/ (opens in new tab)