On June 10, during a press briefing at the Central Command headquarters in Florida, Hegseth stated that the U.S. would deliver a strong blow to Iran, targeting its critical infrastructure.
"Central Command will be busy tonight," he said, emphasizing that the airstrikes would be conducted in a powerful and clear manner. He added, "Ultimately, what we do tonight will enhance our military interests and strengthen our diplomatic position."
Hegseth asserted that Iran still has opportunities for negotiation. He noted, "President Trump is willing to fight again if necessary, but at the same time, he has extended an open hand for Iran to reach an agreement. The deal is right there, and they have the chance. However, they have chosen to play games and delay."
He continued, "If they want to stall, the President will turn to the Department of Defense. If we need to negotiate with bombs, we will negotiate with bombs. No one does it better than us in the world."
Earlier, President Trump also warned reporters at the White House, "We hit Iran hard yesterday. We will hit them even harder today," indicating the possibility of further attacks on Iran's infrastructure, including power plants and bridges. He remarked that Iran's negotiations are "completely over, yet they keep stalling."
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