During a news conference on April 24, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth called the U.S. war in Iran a “gift to the world.”

He said the U.S. has “all the time in the world” to reach a lasting peace agreement with Iran, but also said the administration is “anxious” for a deal.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defends President Trump's illegal war with Iran, which has led to global oil supply shock and potential food shortages.