Hegseth Says He Visted US Troops in West Asia Amid Iran War | Firstpost America | N18G
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has revealed details of a secret visit to American troops in West Asia, highlighting a strong sense of urgency among forces engaged in the conflict. He said troops are seeking greater firepower as US strikes intensify against Iran, with thousands of targets hit and attacks reportedly declining. Hegseth stressed that military pressure will continue until a deal is reached on Iran’s nuclear and missile programs. While ruling nothing out, he avoided clarity on ground troop deployment. Questions remain over the war’s origins and long-term strategy, even as officials project confidence.
