Iran, the head of the Pentagon against Europe: “The time for freeloading is over”

As for Iran, “it has the opportunity to make a good deal,” Hegseth said at a press conference, underlining that Tehran “has an important choice to make.” On Hormuz, the US Defense Secretary stated that Iran’s attempts to “place further mines in a reckless and irresponsible manner” will be thwarted and constitute “a violation of the ceasefire”, clarifying that transit through the Strait of Hormuz is “much more limited than anyone would like to see”.

The Pentagon chief also praised the “decisive military results” obtained by the US with Operation Epic Fury, adding that “it is a courageous and dangerous mission, a gift to the world”. According to Hegseth, “the only institution that should win the Nobel Peace Prize every year is the United States militaryAnd he opened up the possibility of renaming the War Department the “Department of Peace.” “When you fight a war the right way, the idea is to bring peace to the other side,” he added, speaking of the conflict with Iran.