{
  "id": 11780538,
  "title": "'The hard way': US remains 'hell-bent' to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, says Hegseth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/the-hard-way-us-remains-hell-bent-to-prevent-iran-from-acquiring",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T22:18:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-910482"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a stern warning to Iran, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reaffirmed President Donald Trump's resolve to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Speaking to reporters, Hegseth cautioned that Iran must choose between renouncing its nuclear ambitions or facing additional American action. He did not confirm the deployment of a third aircraft carrier to the region, emphasizing his role in ensuring President Trump retains a wide range of military options. Hegseth reiterated that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon and that the US maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz, which is a critical aspect of its pressure campaign against Iran.",
  "summary": "The US defense secretary said Trump would have every military option available, maintained that Washington controls the Strait of Hormuz, and acknowledged that Iran is attempting to rebuild its damag",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Hegseth: US blockade of Hormuz ironclad, Iran should make right choice",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/hegseth-us-blockade-of-hormuz-ironclad-iran-should-make-right-choice",
        "published": "2026-10-04T00:07:23.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}