Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine respond to questions about a reported “kamikaze dolphins” capability in the Strait of Hormuz during a press conference. Multiple outlets report that the officials were asked about claims that Iran could be using animals in a kamikaze-style operation in the heavily trafficked waterway between Iran and Oman. In the exchange, Hegseth and Caine are asked directly for clarification, with NBC News and Mediaite describing the inquiry as unusual and focusing on whether the reports are credible. The officials’ remarks are presented in the context of broader discussion of potential conflict with Iran, as the questions arise during the same press setting. Both reports indicate that the topic is raised publicly by members of the media rather than announced by the government. The available coverage centers on the fact of the question and the officials’ engagement with it, rather than providing corroborated operational details about any alleged program.