Hegseth: US will prevent Iran nuclear weapon
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has reiterated the Trump administration's commitment to preventing Iran from ever obtaining nuclear weapons. Speaking to journalists, Hegseth praised the US military's transition to a 'world-class blockade' of Iran and stated it could do so again quickly and effectively. He declared the US would achieve its goal either peacefully, through an agreement led by Vice President JD Vance, or by force if necessary. This statement reinforces a consistent US policy line as tensions remain high over Iran's nuclear program and the ongoing US-led blockade.
The statement was made explicitly 'at the direction of President Trump'.
Hegseth provided new comments to journalists, praising the US military's 'flawless' transition to a blockade and stating it could make such a transition again 'very quickly and even more effectively.'