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US Remains 'Hell-Bent' on Preventing Iran From Acquiring Nuclear Weapons, Says Hegseth

Hegseth said the buildup could add thousands of sailors and Marines as Washington keeps military options open if Iran rejects U.S. demands.

Summary by Jerusalem Post
The US defense secretary said Trump would have every military option available, maintained that Washington controls the Strait of Hormuz, and acknowledged that Iran is attempting to rebuild its damag

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made striking statements, declaring that they will not allow Iran to possess nuclear weapons. Hegseth said that "whatever it takes" will be done to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made statements to reporters in Colorado regarding current events. When asked whether U.S. military operations would end by the end of the year, Hegseth replied, "The final decision on that matter rests with U.S. President Donald Trump..."

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that Iran will never possess nuclear weapons and that President Donald Trump is determined to ensure this. Hegseth added that the US controls the Strait of Hormuz and that Iran has run out of options.

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Jerusalem Post broke the news in Jerusalem, Israel on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
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