US ultimatum to Iran
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated during a Pentagon press briefing on Friday that Iran is facing a historic opportunity to secure a credible agreement regarding its nuclear ambitions. Hegseth emphasized that the responsibility now rests with Tehran, urging leadership to choose a diplomatic path before current pressures escalate further.
According to the Defense Secretary, the conditions for a deal remain clear: Iran must dismantle its nuclear weapons program through transparent, verifiable measures. Failure to comply, Hegseth warned, will leave the country vulnerable as its fragile economy continues to buckle under sustained American pressure.
Naval blockade intensifies
The Pentagon also highlighted the effectiveness of the ongoing US naval blockade targeting Iranian ports. Hegseth confirmed that the naval presence in the region is expanding, with a second aircraft carrier set to join current operations in the coming days. This tactical shift is designed to maintain strict control over maritime traffic.
The Secretary asserted that the US Navy now dictates movement through the Strait of Hormuz, noting that no vessel is permitted to transit without American authorization. He concluded by stating that time is no longer on Tehran’s side given the tightening grip of the iran usa military deployment.
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