Pete Hegseth CENTCOM
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth just delivered this pointed message to the press before leaving CENTCOM headquarters. He said we will strike them hard tonight and hopefully Iran makes a good decision. The remarks come amid rising tensions and signal a firm stance from the new administration. Here we go.
Transcript (en)
It expects us to be strong and resolute with the way that we respond and bring firepower, and we'll certainly do that if need be. So thank you for traveling with us today very much, and we'll strike them hard tonight, and hopefully Iran makes a good decision. Thank you. Appreciate you all. Did they violate the ceasefire, as you said? Thank you, boss. Thank you. Attention!
