Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Apr. 8, 2026

The White House announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran following \"Operation Epic Fury,\" a 38-day campaign that decimated Iran's military infrastructure. The administration is now pursuing long-term stability through negotiations focused on ending uranium enrichment and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while also addressing domestic tax cuts and tensions with NATO allies.