US EditionHegseth Doesn’t Rule Out U.S. Troops on the Ground in Iran
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S.-Israeli strikes destroyed over 1,000 targets and warned of more American casualties amid ongoing regional instability.
- On Monday, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine briefed reporters at the Pentagon on Operation Epic Fury, with Hegseth saying there are no boots on the ground now but refusing to detail future options.
- U.S. Central Command received final approval from President Trump on Friday, with objectives to destroy Iran's missile capabilities, degrade its navy, and prevent nuclear weapons, according to officials.
- A separate friendly-fire episode saw Kuwait mistakenly down three American fighter jets amid Iranian attacks, while cyber operations disrupted Iranian coordination, and Epic Fury used B-2 stealth bombers on 37-hour trips.
- Military officials warned that more U.S. casualties were expected, with four American troops killed and the Iranian Red Crescent Society reporting at least 555 people dead in Iran.
- Congress was slated to receive a full briefing on Tuesday, with officials saying the conflict has widened regionally and Trump predicted four to five weeks of operations.
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Trump declares 'too late' for talks with Iran as US-Israel strikes escalate conflict
US President Donald Trump said on his Truth Social platform that it is “too late” for negotiations with Iran. He added, “Their air defense, air force, navy and leadership are gone.” The statement comes amid ongoing military strikes by the United States and Israel against targets in Iran over the weekend. Trump on Monday justified attacks on Iran, asserting that Tehran was aggressively advancing its ballistic missile program, which posed a threat…
On Monday, Trump and his defence minister defined Iran's war goals more closely: the main focus is to be on a widespread disarmament of the regime. At the same time, the president did not rule out the use of ground troops.
'I don't get bored': Trump warns of prolonged Iran war in first address since strikes
In his first address since the United States and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran, Donald Trump says his war on Iran could last longer than anticipated. Spreading quickly throughout the region and rocking global financial markets, polls suggest most Americans are already opposed to the strikes.
Escalating Tensions: US-Iran Conflict Intensifies
Escalating Tensions: US-Iran Conflict Intensifies U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth assured the nation that the current U.S.-Israeli military actions in Iran differ from previous conflicts like Iraq, despite escalating tensions suggesting a prolonged engagement in the region. Hegseth pointed out that the primary aim is to neutralize the threat posed by Iran's ballistic missiles. Additionally, Hegseth revealed that a decisive mission is underwa…
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