U.S. CENTCOM commander says American forces remain "vigilant" and "ready" amid Iran ceasefire

U.S. Navy Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of the U.S. military's Central Command, joined Hegseth and Caine at the Pentagon news conference Thursday after returning from the Middle East and said U.S. forces remained "highly motivated, they're focused, they're vigilant and they're ready."

More than half way through the two-week ceasefire with Iran, Cooper said U.S. forces are rearming, retooling and adjusting tactics and procedures.