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US defence chief Hegseth says Pentagon role done for now, troops on standby

Washington, Apr 8 (UNI) US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that the military's job was done for now, describing the new ceasefire as the moment for diplomacy to resume, as all hostilities are paused for the time being.
"Now we have a chance at real peace and a real deal," Hegseth said, adding, "The war department, for now — for now — has done its part."
Thanking all service members involved in the US military assault, codenamed Operation Epic Fury, Hegseth nonetheless urged them to "stay vigilant, and stay ready," making it clear that the ceasefire was not peace, and to constantly be in a state of operational readiness, reports CBS News.
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