India, April 16 -- US-Israel-Iran War Latest Update: Tensions across the Middle East have intensified after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that American forces are prepared to restart combat operations if Iran rejects a proposed nuclear agreement. The statement comes amid expanded naval enforcement, renewed diplomatic mediation and parallel warnings from Israel, all unfolding in a region already strained by energy security risks and ongoing cross-border tensions.

 U.S. Military Stance Hardens

Washington has adopted a visibly stronger military posture with officials confirming that deterrence operations are now fully active and the Pentagon says over 10,000 U.S. troops are deployed across key regional positions, supporti...