US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that if the Islamic Republic does not uphold its commitments, it will face the US military again, according to a single source. The remark aligns with recent US pressure on Iran amid heightened tensions.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a fresh warning to Iran Saturday evening, stating that if the Islamic Republic fails to meet its commitments, 'it will face the US military again.' The statement, reported by a single Hebrew-language the source, did not specify what commitments he referred to or what trigger might lead to renewed confrontation.
The warning comes amid a weeks-long cycle of escalating rhetoric between Washington and Tehran, with Hegseth having previously said the US would 'negotiate through bombs if necessary' (June 10). Over the past week, Iranian officials have responded with their own threats: Acting Defense Minister Ebn al-Reza vowed on June 8 not to retreat until the 'aggressor is punished,' and Foreign Minister Araghchi threatened to attack US forces on June 10. Former Iranian MP Iraj Nadimi claimed Arab states will end the war deeply indebted (June 12), and an Iranian party leader warned of an immediate nuclear bomb if the US attacks again (June 10). President Trump also raised the prospect of an 'ultimate alternative' if nuclear talks falter (June 13).
The new threat, attributed to Hegseth, has not been independently corroborated or officially confirmed by the Pentagon as of press time. No specific US military movements or operational posture changes have been reported in connection with the statement.
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