Transcript: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 14, 2026
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discussed ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict and potential US-Iran peace efforts. He said a truce memorandum might be signed soon, stressing that Iran must stop supporting Hezbollah and that the US aims to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons while maintaining necessary military presence.Key Facts
- Israeli Defense Forces recently struck Hezbollah targets in southern Beirut, Lebanon, in response to attacks on Israel.
- A possible US-Iran truce includes ending the fighting in Lebanon, but details are vague and may not satisfy Iran or Israel.
- Secretary Hegseth said a ceasefire memorandum is likely to be signed soon, with negotiations continuing.
- Iran must firmly stop Hezbollah’s rocket attacks for the truce to hold, according to the US.
- President Trump’s administration insists Iran will not get nuclear weapons and that any deal will have strict verification measures.
- Military pressure, including combat and a blockade, has weakened Iran’s conventional forces and pressured them toward negotiations.
- The US will keep military forces as needed, including controlling the oil transit straits to limit Iran’s influence.
- The memorandum would be an extension of the ceasefire and includes promises to continue talks.
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