US Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth says a ceasefire with Iran remains in effect, despite acknowledging ongoing incidents involving Iranian forces and US troops. According to reporting that cites his remarks, Hegseth characterizes the ceasefire as “fragile” but still holding, even as he states that Iranian forces have attacked US troops multiple times—described as nearly a dozen—since the pause in hostilities began. The same reports also say President Donald Trump is considering additional military strikes in response to the continued attacks. The accounts do not provide further operational details such as locations, timing, or the number of casualties. They also do not clarify whether the ceasefire terms include exceptions for attacks or how incidents are being handled under the agreement. Overall, the reporting reflects a tension between maintaining a ceasefire framework and addressing reported repeated attacks on US personnel.