They Will Never Have Nuclear Weapons’: Hegseth Defends Iran Campaign

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended ongoing strikes against Iran, insisting the mission is limited and focused. “This is not Iraq. This is not endless,” Hegseth said, emphasizing that the campaign, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, is not about nation-building but about specific military objectives. He outlined the goals as destroying Iran’s offensive missiles, missile production capabilities, naval assets, and security infrastructure, adding, “They will never have nuclear weapons.” Hegseth declined to provide details about the operation’s duration or what would define success, arguing that revealing specifics could put U.S. forces at risk.