US defense chief: Iran must quickly choose deal or face military action

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned Iran that it must swiftly choose between reaching a nuclear deal or facing severe military consequences, according to Al Arabiya. Hegseth stated that Iran must abandon its nuclear ambitions or face the dire consequences of military action. He added that if Iran fails to seize the opportunity for a deal, the US will swiftly bring destruction upon it.

In a separate statement, US President Donald Trump ruled out the deployment of ground forces inside Iran as part of efforts to resolve ongoing tensions. Trump clarified that Iran has requested a cessation of US attacks and that negotiations are ongoing. When asked about reports suggesting the use of the "Mother of All Bombs" following the US midterm elections, Trump emphasized that the bomb is not nuclear and reiterated that the administration will not employ nuclear weapons.