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Sec. of Defense Pete Hegseth gives update on Iran conflict
Hegseth reported damage to Iran’s military and nuclear sites and urged allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating conflict and widespread Iranian troop desertions.
- On Tuesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reported major desertions within the Iranian military, citing intelligence that strikes are damaging morale and forcing widespread personnel shortages.
- Earlier on Tuesday, President Donald Trump criticized France and the United Kingdom for refusing to assist in US-Israeli strikes, urging them to buy U.S. oil and "just TAKE it" at the Strait.
- Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine revealed the United States destroyed more than 150 Iranian ships and sought to disable Iran's defense industrial base, including nuclear research facilities.
- Hegseth stated, "Our adversary right now thinks there are 15 different ways we can come at them with boots on the ground," signaling potential ground operations remain under consideration.
- The United States War Department will continue operations with increased intensity if Iranian leaders reject a deal, with terms already known to the adversary and upcoming days deemed decisive.
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Washington, D.C., Pentagon -- Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, held a press briefing at the Pentagon on March 31, 2026. This correspondent was in attendance. Secretary of War Hegseth made a point of saying the President has all options available to him due to the deployment of forces into the region, including ground troops. The President has vacillated on the future course of the…
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Hegseth, Caine do not rule out 'boots on the ground' in Iran
(The Center Square) – The U.S. doubled down on calls to allied countries for help defending the Strait of Hormuz and did not rule out boots on the ground in Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday.
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