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8 Apr 2026, 16:15

The U.S. Secretary of Defense said on Wednesday that the United States' war against Iran has "completely" destroyed the country's ability to build missiles or other advanced weapons.
Pete Hegseth stated at a press conference, "We have completely destroyed Iran's industrial-defense base, which was one of the main pillars of our mission. They can no longer build missiles."
He also commented on the process of reaching a two-week ceasefire with Iran just hours before the U.S. President's deadline regarding the destruction of Iran's infrastructure, saying, "President Trump had the power to cripple the entire Iranian economy in a matter of minutes, but he showed mercy. He did not attack those targets because Iran accepted the ceasefire under severe pressure."
Hegseth added, "The new Iranian government understood that an agreement is far better than the fate that awaited them."
The President and other U.S. officials say that following the death of Ali Khamenei and several other military and political figures in Iran, a "regime change" has occurred in the country.
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The U.S. Secretary of Defense initially stated that Iran has been a threat to the U.S. for 47 years but "is no longer."
He referred to Donald Trump as a "historical figure" and said, "President Trump created this moment. Iran begged for a ceasefire, and we all know this."
He also mentioned that today is a "great day" for peace.
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Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Secretary of War, in response to a question about zero enrichment in Iran and cooperation with the U.S., said that Washington is aware of what Iran possesses. He added, "We know exactly what they have. They will either voluntarily hand over these materials or we will not miss the opportunity for action like a midnight hammer."
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Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Secretary of War, mentioned the leader of the Islamic Republic and several killed officials and commanders, stating that Mojtaba Khamenei, the new leader, is also incapacitated and a new regime is in power.
According to Mr. Hegseth, the new Iranian regime saw America's capabilities and was willing to come to the negotiating table.
The U.S. Secretary of War also stated that the U.S. will remain in the Strait of Hormuz to ensure that the ceasefire is implemented and ships are allowed to transit.
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The U.S. Secretary of Defense was asked at a press conference about Iran's continued attacks in the region and whether a "deadline" had been set for Iran.
Pete Hegseth responded that the U.S. is monitoring Iran's attacks but added that it would be wise to "deliver the messenger pigeon to their soldiers" in remote areas to stop their attacks.
The U.S. Secretary of Defense continued by saying that establishing the ceasefire "takes time," but emphasized that he is hopeful and believes the agreement will hold.
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Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Secretary of War, in his latest statements after the ceasefire, said that the joint U.S. and Israeli war against Iran has "achieved all its objectives" and all stages of the operation have proceeded "according to plan and schedule." He stated that the U.S. has incapacitated one of the largest armies in the world in less than 40 days, using only about 10% of its combat capability. Hegseth also claimed that Iran has been unable to defend itself and that the joint operations of Washington and Tel Aviv have achieved all the set goals.
The U.S. Secretary of War continued by saying, "The Iranian Navy is at the bottom of the sea," "Iran no longer has an air defense system," and the country's missile program has been "virtually destroyed." He also defended what he called a "decisive victory," stating that Iran's industrial-military infrastructure has been crippled for the foreseeable future.
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Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, in the continuation of the press conference on Wednesday, April 19, addressed the political future of Iran and the fate of the country's nuclear reserves. Hegseth, in response to a question about Washington's position on the popular uprising in Iran, said, "We are very eager to see the people of Iran take advantage of this opportunity. They have been suppressed for years by the previous regime and have been the target of horrific crimes." He wished success for the people of Iran and emphasized that although the main objective of the military operation was something else, a new opportunity is now before them.
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