Source: Fox News
Summary
War Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed claims that Iran has “kamikaze dolphins” capable of carrying mines toward enemy ships. The claim originated from a Wall Street Journal report that Iranian officials had discussed reviving a Cold War-era program involving trained dolphins. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine also expressed unfamiliarity with the claim, comparing it to a fictional weapon from the “Austin Powers” films. The US military has used dolphins in combat before, but only for mine detection and clearance.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Pete Hegseth denies the existence of “kamikaze dolphins” with a straightforward “I can confirm they don’t.” Gen. Dan Caine reacts with a laugh, referencing a fictional weapon from the “Austin Powers” films. The US military’s use of dolphins is limited to mine detection and clearance. Iran’s alleged interest in reviving a Cold War-era program involving trained dolphins seems to be a topic of speculation. The Strait of Hormuz, a heavily trafficked maritime choke point, would make such a tactic difficult to execute.
The discussion returns to a familiar question: how far will Iran go to threaten shipping in the region?
Author: Evan Null
