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17 Oct 2026, 19:10

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said on Saturday, October 25, that Iran must choose between abandoning its nuclear ambitions and reaching an agreement, or facing devastating military action from the U.S.

Hegseth made these remarks in a speech to students in the Reserve Officer Training Corps and newly enlisted soldiers at the University of Tennessee.

He stated that Iran must soon decide whether to set aside its nuclear ambitions at the negotiating table or confront the destruction that the U.S. can unleash, which it will do swiftly if necessary.

Hegseth accused Tehran of simultaneously pursuing nuclear ambitions while building a large arsenal of conventional missiles to deter military action against itself. He said that U.S. military power is essential to compel rivals to negotiate.

The U.S. Secretary of Defense also mentioned that Iran financially supports Hezbollah and the Houthis in Yemen, adding that Washington has been working to deter attacks against American forces and shipping.
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