Washington, March 13 -- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday declared that American forces are conducting their "highest-ever volume of airstrikes against Iran," asserting that the country's military capability has been "dramatically degraded."On regional security, Hegseth said the only disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is caused by Iran and that one of the US's primary objectives is to "destroy Iran's navy. and ensure energy flows." He added that taking out Iran's ballistic missile capabilities will "ensure Iran gives up its nuclear capabilities and helps deny their nuclear capabilities.""Iran's military has been left largely combat ineffective following just over ten days of sweeping, coordinated operations conducted alongside Isr...