Pentagon says Iran will not be "endless war"

RiddleMaster · 2026-03-02T18:34:24+00:00

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that military operations against Iran are focused on destroying its missiles and military infrastructure, emphasizing a precise and unapologetic approach to prevent an "endless war."

RiddleMaster

2026-03-02 18:34:24

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WASHINGTON, March 2 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Monday that military operations against Iran would not lead to an “endless war” and that the aim was to destroy Tehran’s missiles, Navy and other security infrastructure.

“We’re hitting them surgically, overwhelmingly and unapologetically,” Hegseth said during a press conference at the Pentagon.

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Reporting by Phil Stewart, Idrees Ali, Doina Chiacu; editing by Susan Heavey

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