Hegseth: U.S. to bomb 'key facilities' in Iran on Wednesday
- War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that United States forces would bomb Iran's "key facilities" on June 10, following orders from President Donald Trump to undermine Iranian capabilities.
- Hegseth stated Iran missed a peace deal chance, threatening to "negotiate with bombs" after President Trump warned of further strikes if no peace agreement was secured between the nations.
- Speaking from MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE in Florida, Hegseth said United States Central Command would be "busy tonight," asserting the strikes against Iran would be "strong and clear."
- Iranian armed forces are on high alert and warned of retaliatory strikes against American targets if Washington launches new attacks, according to state-affiliated media reports Thursday.
- Mehr News Agency reported activated air defense systems in Iran's Fars province, while reports noted distant sounds on Kish Island in the Persian Gulf amid escalating regional tensions.
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Trump, Hegseth broadcast U.S. military strikes before they happen | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> In the U.S. military, commanders do not typically speak publicly about future operations to avoid tipping off an adversary or jeopardizing the mission’s success and, possibly, American lives.
Trump and Hegseth Broadcast U.S. Military Strikes
New York Times: “In the U.S. military, commanders do not typically speak publicly about future operations to avoid tipping off an adversary or jeopardizing the mission’s success and, possibly, American lives.” “But that has not dissuaded America’s commander in chief from proclaiming when and how the United States will next attack Iran.”
Hegseth: Strikes on Iran Will Be 'Strong and Clear'
Pete Hegseth says the latest round of US strikes on Iran will be "strong and clear." "Central Command will be busy tonight," the defense secretary said Wednesday, adding the US will go after "key facilities" in Iran to secure "the kind of deal Trump expects," USA Today reports. US Central...
New Iran war begins? Hegseth confirms US strikes after Trump greenlights attack: 'Tap, tap, tap...'
This video covers a press briefing involving Pete Hegseth at U.S. Central Command, where he discusses escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. The statement highlights military readiness, ongoing briefings, and the possibility of strikes if diplomatic negotiations fail. Reporters question recent operations and casualties, while the response emphasizes strategic secrecy and operational intent. The messaging reflects a hardline defe…
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