US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that the United States has had a decisive military victory over Iran and that Tehran's missile program has been functionally destroyed a day after the two countries agreed a two-week ceasefire to hold talks on ending the war. But much about the agreement remains unclear with the sides presenting vastly different visions of the terms.
Hegseth hails Iran 'victory' as confusion remains over ceasefire deal
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