Middle east live: Pentagon chief says US 'more than capable' of restarting war with Iran
Summary
The US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the US is ready to resume attacks on Iran if talks fail, while President Donald Trump remains patient and insists on a deal that meets his conditions. Israeli and Lebanese military officials held their first talks in decades to support peace efforts, amid ongoing tensions including missile attacks and Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon.Key Facts
- The US can restart military action against Iran if no nuclear deal is reached.
- President Trump wants a deal that fully meets his conditions to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
- Israeli and Lebanese military officials had productive talks in Washington to help ongoing peace negotiations.
- Israel intercepted most projectiles launched from Lebanon, but one hit near an Israeli town, Kiryat Shmona.
- Israeli strikes in Tyre, southern Lebanon, killed 11 people, including a rescuer and a Syrian national.
- The US placed new sanctions on Iran, targeting its agency controlling shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran condemned US actions, including strikes on the southern port of Bandar Abbas.
- The Pentagon chief highlighted the US’s large stockpile of weapons ready for potential conflict.
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