US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday warned that Iran will face the 'largest strike package' today as they continue hunting and striking death and destruction from above, adding, the US military now controls the fate of Tehran.
Hegseth made the comment while addressing the media about development related to Iran War
"We're winning decisively, and on our terms. Iran has funneled decades of state resources not to their people, but into missiles, drones, proxies, and buried facilities. But we are hunting them down—methodically, ruthlessly, and overwhelmingly—like no other military in the world can," said Hegseth.
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Stating that 'Operation Epic Fury' is not a forever war, Hegseth added, "The clear objectives since day one is — destroy Iran's missiles, missile industry, navy and ensure it never gets nuclear weapons — and we're winning on our terms."
The Defence Secretary further said that Iran's nuclear ambitions pose a direct threat to the US, civilisation, the world, the Middle East, ungrateful allies in Europe and even segments of the US press should be thanking President Trump.
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"To date, we've struck over 7,000 targets across Iran and its military infrastructure. That is not incremental—that is an overwhelming force applied with precision. And again, today will be the largest strike package yet. Yet, just like yesterday, as I've said from day one, our capabilities continue to build while Iran's continue to degrade. We're hunting and striking—death and destruction from above."
Speaking about the timeline of war, the Defence Secretary stated that it will be the president's decision. “We've achieved what we need to on behalf of the American people to ensure our security.” So, no—there is no set timeline. But we are very much on track. Absolutely."
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