US Media: Hegseth Provided Trump with False Information on US Military Advantage Over Iran; International Oil Prices Drop 13-17% on Two-Week Ceasefire News Between US and Iran

According to sources cited by The Washington Post, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provided false information to President Donald Trump regarding the progress of military operations against Iran and the extent of US military superiority.

The newspaper quoted a senior US government official as saying: "Pete is lying to the president. Therefore, the president is spreading misleading information."

Citing the rescue operation of a US pilot as an example, the report noted that this successful but chaotic mission demonstrated Tehran's continued ability to threaten American troops, casting doubt on Hegseth’s recent claims of complete control over Iranian airspace.

The Washington Post added: "This chaotic yet successful rescue operation provides the clearest evidence so far that Hegseth’s repeatedly asserted air superiority comes with serious caveats, further fueling concerns within the Trump administration that his war rhetoric is overly optimistic and risks misleading both the public and the president."

On February 28, the United States and Israel began striking targets inside Iran, including attacks on Tehran, reportedly causing damage and civilian casualties. In retaliation, Iran launched strikes on Israeli territory and US military facilities in the Middle East.

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According to crude oil trading data, international oil prices plummeted 13–17% following news of a two-week ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, with Brent crude prices falling below $92 per barrel for the first time since late March.

As of 8:04 AM Beijing time, the June Brent crude futures price dropped 12.6% from the previous day’s close, reaching $91.92 per barrel—the first time since March 23 that it fell below the $92 threshold. WTI crude May futures declined 16.6%, settling at $94.10 per barrel.

Previously, President Trump stated he agreed to suspend bombing operations against Iran for two weeks and assured that the ceasefire would be bilateral.

Subsequently, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council announced that Tehran will initiate negotiations with the United States on Friday, April 10, in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. Iran has reserved a two-week window for the entire negotiation process, during which a ceasefire mechanism will be implemented.

Source: sputniknews

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