Watch live: Hegseth, Caine brief reporters on Iran after Trump extends pause on strikes
Published on April 8, 2026.
President Donald Trump has extended a temporary suspension of strikes on Iran, citing a lack of progress in negotiations with the country's leaders. The decision was made just before the 8 p.m. EDT deadline for negotiations, which was set to expire. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Dan Caine will brief reporters about the situation. The press conference will begin at 8 a.m., with an end to the speculation that the president's rhetoric towards Iran was met with backlash.
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