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Hegseth dismisses Iran ‘kamikaze dolphins’ claim as Hormuz tensions rise
Strait of Hormuz tensions

Hegseth dismisses Iran ‘kamikaze dolphins’ claim as Hormuz tensions rise

The defense secretary rejected the idea that Iran has weaponized marine mammals, while the U.S. Navy’s own dolphin and sea lion program shows their long military role in detecting mines and underwater threats

May 05, 2026

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