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2 Mar 2026, 13:59

U.S. Secretary of Defense: "This is not a regime change war, but the regime has certainly changed, and today the world is a better place without it."

Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, stated that Washington hopes the people of Iran will take advantage of what he described as "an extraordinary opportunity." He referred to previous remarks by Donald Trump, adding that the U.S. President has made it clear: "Now is your time." Hegseth also addressed the security forces of the Islamic Republic, warning that they should carefully consider their next steps.
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Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, said in his press conference today: "We did not start the war, but we will finish it." He stated that operations against Iran are directly ordered by Donald Trump and are "the deadliest, most complex, and precise air operations in history," and "we did not start the war, but under President Trump's leadership, we are finishing it." Mr. Hegseth said that Donald Trump has defined the red line "after 47 years of Iran's hostile behavior." He stated that "regimes like Iran" should not possess nuclear weapons and that Mr. Trump has the "courage" to prevent that. The U.S. Secretary of Defense warned that anyone who kills or threatens Americans will be pursued "without excuse or hesitation." Mr. Hegseth said that the war with Iran is not about establishing democracy but about destroying its missile, naval, and security infrastructure.
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On Monday, the U.S. Secretary of Defense said in a press conference at the Pentagon that military operations against Iran will not turn into "an endless war," and their goal is "to destroy missiles, naval forces, and other security infrastructures" in Tehran. Pete Hegseth emphasized that U.S. attacks are conducted "precisely and extensively." He also stated that the war against the Islamic Republic is not an effort for "nation-building" or "establishing democracy" in Iran, and Washington does not intend to engage in long-term political projects. According to the U.S. Secretary of Defense, the country "fights for victory" and will not involve its time or lives in "politically palatable" wars.
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