Washington DC, March 31 -- United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine briefed the media on the progress made on Operation Epic Fury, amid speculation over the country preparing for a ground operation in Iran.

Hegseth candidly spoke about his visit to the US Central Command's base and how he interacted with the troops.

Hegseth said, "Visited our troops on CENTCOM grounds on Saturday. Suffice it to say, the trip was an honour. I witnessed some of the finest American warriors, a brotherhood of men and women on active duty, the National Guard, and the Reserves, demonstrating sheer competency."

Hegseth also underscored the importance of Operation Epic Fury's swiftness while comparing it w...