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Pete Hegseth: “As far as the Houthis, thus far, they have stayed out of it.”

Featuring: Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense | National

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Hegseth, Caine brief on Iran operation amid fragile ceasefire

Published | Video Starts at 28:59

So they have a high incentive to maintain that cease fire, even though they can't talk and organize as well as they'd like to. And As far as the Houthis, thus far, they have stayed out of it. which, of course, we think is a good decision by them. And I think is a reflection of the fact that over a year ago in Operation Rough Rider, we … (28:59–29:03)

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Asserts that the Houthis have not been involved in the conflict.

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