Hegseth: US Has Best Negotiators, Gave Iran Opportunities for Talks

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States has the best negotiators and gave Iran opportunities for negotiation, according to a report.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the United States possesses the best negotiators and has extended opportunities to Iran. The remark reinforces the administration's position that military pressure is intended to bring Iran to the negotiating table.

• Developing18:27 · 21 JulHegseth Says Iran Had All Opportunities for Negotiations
• Developing23:54 · 10 JunHegseth: If we have to negotiate through bombs, we'll negotiate through bombs
• Developing23:15 · 21 JulHegseth: Iran still has capabilities, but damage worst ever — Arabic Desk
• Developing13:44 · 18 JunHegseth: Iran forced to negotiating table out of American strength

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