- Hegseth warns US is ‘locked and loaded’ to attack Iran again if they don’t agree to peace deal The Independent —
- U.S. military ‘locked and loaded’ on Iran’s power plants, Hegseth says Global News —
- WATCH: Sec. Hegseth warns Iranian leadership to ‘choose wisely’ as U.S. seeks deal ABC News —
- Pete Hegseth to Iran: 'We are locked and loaded' Daily Mail —
- US to Maintain Blockade ‘For as Long as It Takes,’ Hegseth Says Bloomberg —
- US ready to restart combat if Iran does not agree to deal: Hegseth Al Jazeera —
- Pete Hegseth warns Iran US military is 'locked and loaded' and intelligence is better than EVER to strike at moment's notice Daily Mail —
- Hegseth Warns Iran to 'Choose Wisely' on Deal, Threatens Renewed Military Operations Bloomberg —
Hegseth warns Iran of strikes
During a Pentagon briefing, Hegseth told Iranian leaders to 'choose wisely' as the current 10-day ceasefire enters its final phase.
He warned that failure to reach a permanent deal would result in 'bombs dropping on infrastructure, power, and energy.' The Secretary also lambasted the media, comparing reporters to biblical 'Pharisees' and accusing them of focusing on negative narratives.
Despite the aggressive rhetoric, President Trump has maintained that a diplomatic breakthrough with Tehran is 'very close.'
Dan Caine
U.S. Air Force general (born 1968)
U.S. Air Force general (born 1968)
United States Department of War
The United States Department of War was a cabinet department that managed and oversaw the United States Army.
The United States Department of War was a cabinet department that managed and oversaw the United States Army.
Iran
Country in Western Asia
Country in Western Asia
Strait of Hormuz
Strait between the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf
Strait between the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf