What Is 60-Day Deadline Looming Over Trump Administration Amid Iran War?

“Ultimately, I would defer to the White House and the White House counsel on that; however, we are in a ceasefire right now, which our understanding means the 60-day clock pauses or stops in a ceasefire,” Hegseth said, responding to Kaine during a congressional hearing, as reported by CNN. The US Secretary of Defence told senators that the Pentagon maintained strict protections for civilians.