WASHINGTON – Web Desk: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has stated that the United States is fully capable of launching large-scale military strikes against Iran that would rival the intensity of World War II, according to international media reports.
In a statement posted on X, Hegseth expressed support for President Donald Trump’s position, saying the US military is completely prepared and ready for immediate action. He said the Pentagon remains on high alert and American forces are at full combat readiness.
The remarks come amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran, with both sides exchanging increasingly tough rhetoric. Earlier, President Trump had claimed that if necessary, the US could carry out strikes of a scale unprecedented since World War II.
Defense experts have warned that such statements could further inflame tensions in the region, while the international community continues to call for diplomatic solutions and restraint. Analysts say the latest rhetoric could have far-reaching implications for Middle East stability, global energy markets, and international relations.
