Hegseth says Pentagon ready to deliver what Trump expects on Iran

Jan 29, 2026, 18:04 GMT+0Updated: 21:20 GMT+0

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on Thursday that Iran had the option to make a deal and should not pursue a nuclear capability, adding that the department would be prepared to deliver whatever President Donald Trump expects.

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