Hegseth Warns U.S. Ready To Resume Strikes On Iran If Talks Fail
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the United States is prepared to resume military strikes against Iran if ongoing negotiations fail to produce a deal.
Speaking Saturday in Singapore, Hegseth said the U.S. military remains fully capable of carrying out additional operations if necessary while diplomatic efforts continue between Washington and Tehran. He emphasized that President Donald Trump remains committed to reaching an agreement but warned that military action remains an option if talks break down.
“Our ability to recommence if necessary ... we are more than capable,” Hegseth said, adding that U.S. forces have the resources and stockpiles needed to carry out further strikes if ordered.
The comments come as negotiators work to bridge significant differences between the two countries following months of conflict and repeated military exchanges. Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, tensions remain high across the region, with recent U.S. and Iranian strikes raising concerns that a fragile ceasefire could collapse.
The Trump administration has repeatedly said it wants a deal that prevents Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon while restoring stability in the region. Iranian officials, however, continue to push for sanctions relief and other concessions as negotiations continue.
No agreement has been announced, and both sides continue to signal they are prepared for either diplomacy or renewed conflict.
Speaking Saturday in Singapore, Hegseth said the U.S. military remains fully capable of carrying out additional operations if necessary while diplomatic efforts continue between Washington and Tehran. He emphasized that President Donald Trump remains committed to reaching an agreement but warned that military action remains an option if talks break down.
“Our ability to recommence if necessary ... we are more than capable,” Hegseth said, adding that U.S. forces have the resources and stockpiles needed to carry out further strikes if ordered.
The comments come as negotiators work to bridge significant differences between the two countries following months of conflict and repeated military exchanges. Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, tensions remain high across the region, with recent U.S. and Iranian strikes raising concerns that a fragile ceasefire could collapse.
The Trump administration has repeatedly said it wants a deal that prevents Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon while restoring stability in the region. Iranian officials, however, continue to push for sanctions relief and other concessions as negotiations continue.
No agreement has been announced, and both sides continue to signal they are prepared for either diplomacy or renewed conflict.
