Hugses states that how long Iran can sustain depends on Trump

LootboxPhobia · 2026-03-03T00:59:23+00:00

U.S. Secretary of Defense Hagel refuses to provide a timeline for military action against Iran, emphasizing that the operation is complex and will not be completed quickly. He confirmed that Iran has the capability for long-range strikes and stated that the United States does not rule out any military options against Iran, while working alongside regional allies.

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2026-03-03 00:59:23

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Investing.com – U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth refused on Monday to provide a timeline for the joint military action between the United States and Israel against Iran, stating that President Donald Trump has the authority to decide the duration of the operation.

Hegseth emphasized the complexity of this military action during a press briefing. “This won’t be done overnight; it’s a huge battlefield,” he said, adding that he would never set a time frame for actions against Iran.

The defense secretary confirmed that Iran has long-range strike capabilities and revealed that Iranian weapons hit a tactical operations center, causing casualties among U.S. personnel. However, Hegseth clarified that the U.S. does not have ground troops entering Iran.

When asked about the scope of military options, Hegseth stated that the U.S. does not rule out any options in the war against Iran. “We fight for victory,” he added.

Hegseth pointed out that Trump has the authority to decide the timeline for actions against Iran.

Regarding concerns about regional allies, Hegseth said that when asked about protecting the Kurds in the region, the U.S. will stand shoulder to shoulder with its allies.

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