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May 5, 2026
Pentagon Dismisses Iran's 'Kamikaze Dolphins' Claims
- War Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that Iran does not have trained 'kamikaze dolphins'.
- The claim arose from a Wall Street Journal report on Iran's potential tactics in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine, laughed off the notion during a Pentagon briefing.
2 Sources
- Hegseth shoots down Iran 'kamikaze dolphins' — leaves US question openMay 5, 2026 at 5:40 PM · Fox News
- Hegseth shoots down report Iran has 'kamikaze dolphins,' but says US mightMay 6, 2026 at 3:59 PM · The Hill