Washington (Web Desk): US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a stern warning to Iran, stating that the ongoing conflict is approaching a critical juncture and the coming days could be decisive for war.
Speaking at a press conference in Washington, he claimed that the United States has an array of military options, while Iran’s choices are now limited.
Secretary Hegseth confirmed that US forces are conducting Operation Epic Fury inside Iran, carrying out powerful attacks and operating successfully in Iranian airspace.
He stated that Iranian forces have been largely paralyzed, and their military leadership is reportedly in deep distress. He warned that if Iran does not act wisely and agree to a deal, the US would escalate its operations further.
During the same press briefing, General Dan Kane revealed that 150 Iranian naval vessels have been destroyed so far in US strikes.
He added that American attacks are targeting not just military installations but also critical industrial and research centers, aiming to eliminate Iran’s defensive capabilities entirely.
US officials reported a noticeable decrease in Iranian missile retaliations over the past 24 hours.
Secretary Hegseth noted that while Iran still possesses some missile-launching capacity, US defense systems are fully prepared to neutralize any threats mid-air.
The Defense Secretary emphasized that Iran’s current leadership must take the situation seriously to ensure its survival.
The US objective remains to completely weaken Iran’s military capabilities, and the operation will continue until strategic goals are fully achieved.