Hegseth “This Is Pure American Success” on Iran Operation

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised the U.S. military campaign against Iran, calling the operation “pure American success” while highlighting the scale and speed of recent str*kes. Hegseth said the campaign has rapidly weakened Iran’s military capabilities, targeting miss*le systems, naval forces, and key infrastructure used to thre*ten U.S. forces and regional allies. Hegseth credited President Donald Trump and American service members for what he described as a decisive operation designed to neutralize Iran’s offensive power and prevent the country from obtaining nuclear we*pons. He also criticized media coverage of the conflict, arguing the campaign represents a historic military achievement and a clear example of the administration’s “peace through strength” strategy.