India, March 31 -- As the war with Iran continues, uncertainty over the deployment of American troops in Iran remains a key focus. Addressing these concerns, US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth on Tuesday said that the key is to "be unpredictable."

The US official's remark echo US President Donald Trump, who has stated that while he does not wish to send troops to Iran, even if he does, he "will not tell anyone."

In a briefing on US' operation in Tehran, Hegseth added that the United States is engaged in talks to end the conflict. However, he added that if a deal is not struck, Washington was ready to continue Operation Epic Fury for another four to eight weeks.

During the press conference, Hegseth stated that the talks to end the war...