HEGSETH SAYS US PREPARED TO TAKE MILITARY ACTION AGAINST IRAN IF DIRECTED BY TRUMP

What happened: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington is "prepared" to take further military action against Iran if Donald Trump commands it. Why it matters: Hegseth said the goal is to ensure Iran never gets a nuclear weapon and that the US is prepared to contribute any way necessary, adding that further action would follow if Iran is not willing to give it up.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington is "prepared" to take further military action against Iran if Donald Trump commands it.

Hegseth said the goal is to ensure Iran never gets a nuclear weapon and that the US is prepared to contribute any way necessary, adding that further action would follow if Iran is not willing to give it up.