US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said at a hearing that it is not possible to eliminate every Iranian fast-attack vessel, cannon, or cruise missile, according to a report from an Arabic-language channel. The remarks reflect the challenge of neutralizing Iran's naval capabilities.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said at a hearing Tuesday that it is impossible to eliminate all of Iran's fast attack ships, naval cannons, and cruise missiles, according to a report from an Arabic-language channel. The remarks highlight the difficulty of fully neutralizing Iran's naval capabilities amid ongoing US strikes.
The Zioneer has earlier reported on Hegseth's warnings, including a threat to strike ten times harder if Iran attacks commercial ships, and statements that the US would negotiate through bombs if necessary. Hegseth has also acknowledged that Iran still retains some capabilities despite the damage inflicted. The latest statement from the hearing comes as the US continues its military campaign against Iranian targets, primarily in the Arabian Sea and Gulf region.
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