US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said the United States is prepared to take further military action against Iran if President Donald Trump gives the order.
Al Jazeera reported early Wednesday, October 21, that Hegseth made the remarks while speaking to reporters.
According to the report, Hegseth said the United States wants to ensure that Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon.
He also emphasized that Washington is prepared to take whatever action is necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
“We have inflicted devastating and unprecedented blows to their military capabilities. But if they are unwilling to abandon this path and the president wants us to go further, we are ready,” Hegseth said.
The remarks come a day after Hegseth made an unannounced visit to Israel, where he met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Although Hegseth confirmed the visit, he did not provide further details.
