Afghanistan, May 30 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday that Washington is prepared to resume military strikes against Iran if ongoing negotiations fail to produce a lasting agreement, underscoring continued pressure on Tehran despite diplomatic efforts.
Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Hegseth said the United States retained overwhelming military capabilities and sufficient resources to conduct further operations if necessary. He added that Washington remained capable of addressing security challenges in multiple regions simultaneously, including the Indo-Pacific and the Middle East.
Hegseth said U.S. President Donald Trump remained committed to securing what he described as a strong agreement that wo...