US ‘hell-bent’ on blocking Iran nuclear weapons, Hegseth says

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, stating the Trump administration would pursue the objective ‘the hard way’ if necessary. Hegseth maintained that the US controls the Strait of Hormuz and acknowledged Iran’s efforts to rebuild damaged nuclear capabilities. The statement underscores renewed US pressure on Iran following the Trump administration’s return to office.

Sources: Jerusalem Post

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