'Iran begged for this ceasefire': US war secretary Pete Hegseth hails 'victory' over Iran
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth asserted that Iran "begged for ceasefire" following the "decimating" Operation Epic Fury, which rendered their military combat-ineffective.
Hegseth credited President Trump for this moment and warned of forceful action to secure Iran's enriched uranium if necessary, signaling a continued hardline US stance.
Hegseth Claims Decisive Military Victory
- Opinion: Why Pentagon Pete Is Certain to Be the Biggest Casualty of Trump’s War Daily Beast —
- Hegseth: Iran ‘begged’ for ceasefire, claims ‘historic victory’ Al Jazeera —
- Hegseth Declares Victory in War on Iran After Ceasefire Deal: Press Conference Bloomberg —
- Hegseth reacts to Iran ceasefire deal and says U.S. will be "hanging around" region CBS News —
- In a very telling press briefing, Pete Hegseth said the quiet part out loud on the Iran ceasefire The Independent —