Pete Hegseth on Iran Conflict: “We Negotiate With B*mbs”

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the administration’s hardline strategy in the Iran conflict, declaring that America “negotiates with b*mbs” while discussing ongoing military pressure on Tehran. Hegseth said the United States is using decisive force to ensure Iran abandons its nuclear ambitions and stops thre*tening American interests. The remarks reflect the administration’s broader “peace through strength” doctrine, which combines diplomacy with military pressure to push adversaries toward negotiations. U.S. officials argue that sustained str*kes and strategic deterrence are meant to force Iran back to the negotiating table under terms that guarantee long-term regional stability and prevent the development of nuclear weapons. The statement comes amid escalating operations in the region, where U.S. forces have targeted Iranian military infrastructure as part of efforts to dismantle miss*le threats and naval capabilities during the ongoing conflict.