U.S. War Secy Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has confirmed that the United States is launching strikes on “key facilities” in Iran, framing the attacks as part of the ongoing negotiations for a permanent ceasefire. Hegseth spoke to reporters on Wednesday in Tampa, Florida, as he left the headquarters for the US Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees military operations in the Middle East and parts of Asia.His remarks echoed the escalating rhetoric of Republican President Donald Trump, who warned earlier that Iran would “have to pay the price” for taking too long with the negotiations. “ CENTCOM – Central Command – will be busy tonight because President Trump said we will be hitting Iran hard, and we will be,” Hegseth said. Show more Show less
‘Negotiate with bombs’: Pete Hegseth declares US will bomb ‘key facilities’ in Iran
U.S. War Secy Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has confirmed that the United States is launching strikes on “key facilities” in Iran, framing the attacks as part of the ongoing negotiations for a permanent ceasefire. Hegseth spoke to reporters on Wednesday in Tampa, Florida, as he left the headquarters for the US Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees military operations in the Middle East and parts of Asia.His remarks echoed the escalating rhetoric of Republican President Donald Trump, who warned earlier that Iran would “have to pay the price” for taking too long with the negotiations. “ CENTCOM – Central Command – will be busy tonight because President Trump said we will be hitting Iran hard, and we will be,” Hegseth said.
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