US Defense Secretary Says Capable of Resuming War with Iran
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared the US is 'more than capable' of resuming war with Iran during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. The statement came after failed negotiations to end the conflict. Hegseth also expressed alarm over China's military buildup.
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The US is 'more than capable' of restarting attacks on Iran if a deal cannot be reached, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday, as negotiators from Washington and Tehran worked to bridge major differences blocking an agreement. The Pentagon chief said President Donald Trump was "patient" and wants to ensure Iran does not get a nuclear weapon. Follow our live blog for the latest updates.
Hegseth: US is ‘more than capable’ of resuming war with Iran Middle East Eye
Pentagon chief also tells Singapore defence summit of ‘alarm’ at China’s military buildup but says US does not seek ‘needless confrontation’ The US has more than sufficient stockpiles of weapons and is “more than capable” of resuming the war with Iran, Pete Hegseth told a defence summit hours after a meeting in Washington failed to produce a deal to end the conflict. “Our ability to recommence if necessary is we are more than capable,” the US defence secretary told the Shangri-La Dialogue, a defence summit held in Singapore on Saturday. “Our stockpiles are more than suited for that, both there and around the globe because of how we balance exquisite and more plentiful munitions.” Continue reading...