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Ceasefire Reopens Strait of Hormuz as Pentagon Details Troop Consumption

The tally spotlights the cost of keeping U.S. forces supplied during the two-week pause.

Overview

  • President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran that reopens the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipping.
  • At a Pentagon briefing, Gen. Dan Caine said troops consumed more than six million meals, about 950,000 gallons of coffee, and over two million energy drinks since February 28.
  • Gen. Caine noted heavy nicotine use among deployed forces in a light aside during the update.
  • The figures cover the period since operations began and came with a reminder that the truce is a pause and that U.S. forces remain ready to resume if ordered.
  • Gen. Caine also reported more than 13,000 targets struck since the campaign began, including air defenses, missile depots, drone stores, and command sites.