US defense chief urges Iran to change course, says military mission limited
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the military mission against Iran is not open-ended and that American objectives are being achieved with room for negotiation.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized that the military operation against Iran is not an indefinite endeavor and that American goals are within reach, while leaving room for potential negotiations. He set apart the current mission from conventional wars, asserting that the United States maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz, countering Iran's claim to ownership.
Hegseth stressed that Iran must take the appropriate action, cautioning that President Trump has provided Iran with ample opportunities and keeps all options open, particularly the sanctions still in place against Iran. The tight and stringent sanctions on Iran remained a prominent aspect of the Secretary's remarks. Concurrently, Hegseth reported that oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz had surpassed levels prior to the conflict, reaffirming the United States' commitment to maintaining the flow of oil through the waterway.
He further highlighted the role of American pilots in overseeing the airspace over the strait, ensuring the safe passage of oil.
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