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- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed reports that Iran is deploying “kamikaze dolphins,” saying there’s no evidence they exist and joking about the claim during a Pentagon briefing.
- Hegseth added a notable caveat: he said he “can’t confirm or deny” whether the U.S. has such capabilities, but insisted he can confirm Iran does not.
- The idea stems from older reports that Iran acquired Soviet-trained dolphins capable of detecting targets or potentially being used in attacks, though experts say current claims are likely exaggerated or speculative.
- Officials emphasized that while the U.S. Navy does use dolphins, they are trained for defensive roles like mine detection, not offensive or suicide missions, amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Original Source: CNBC
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