General · 5 May 2026

Pentagon denies Iran has 'kamikaze dolphins'

Concerns about Iran potentially using trained dolphins for suicide attacks against US forces and shipping were addressed. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alongside General Dan Caine, denied these claims during a Pentagon press briefing. General Caine even joked, asking if they meant "sharks with laser beams," referencing a 1997 film.

By BriefTea Editorial · 5 May 2026 at 18:11

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