August 25, 2026UpdatesPentagon chief says administration is not ruling out military force against IranU.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Monday that President Donald Trump's administration was not ruling out using military force against Iran, even as Washington unveiled an "economic D-Day" against Tehran."By no means are we foreclosing using kinetic strikes anywhere in the Strait of Hormuz or around Iran," Hegseth told reporters, adding that Iran could not handle the economic pressure being put on it.RECAP: Pakistani army chief speaks to Trump ahead of Tehran visit; Altalena found at sea after 76 years Here are Tuesday's latest updates:■ The Israeli military said it struck two Hamas militants in Deir al-Balah overnight into Monday, saying one was a member of Hamas' elite Nukhba force who raided Israeli territory on October 7.■ The Altalena, the immigrant and weapons ship that was sunk off the coast of Tel Aviv 76 years ago, has been found intact at a depth of 503 meters (1650 feet) in the sea, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Heritage Minister Amichay Eliyahu said.■ Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of his visit to Tehran, Reuters reported, citing Pakistani sources. ■ U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday the United States was beginning the "single greatest financial offensive ever marshaled" against Iran, describing it as an "economic D-Day."■ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged right-wing voters not to support small parties, and warned that if Together party chairman Gadi Eisenkot comes to power, "a fascist regime will be established here."■ Senior Democrats party lawmaker Naama Lazimi said Israel should seek a settlement that "will not establish a Palestinian state" during the next government.