US ‘more than capable’ of resuming war against Iran, Pete Hegseth says
Summary
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States has enough weapons and is fully ready to resume war with Iran if needed. His comments came after talks in Washington failed to produce a peace deal with Iran, even as President Trump said he might approve an agreement with big Iranian concessions.Key Facts
- Pete Hegseth spoke at the Shangri-La Dialogue defense summit in Singapore.
- He said the US has strong weapon supplies both locally and around the world.
- Talks to end the conflict between the US and Iran have not yet succeeded.
- President Trump claimed a peace deal with Iran could include opening the Hormuz Strait and ending Iran’s nuclear program.
- Iranian officials indicated no final agreement has been reached.
- Hegseth expressed concern about China’s military growth but said the US seeks a balanced and stable situation in Asia.
- China did not send a senior defense minister to the summit for the second year in a row.
- The US maintains its current position on Taiwan arms sales but says any future decisions rest with President Trump.
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