Hegseth on Iran attacks: ‘This is not Iraq, this is not endless’

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s statement on Iran operations

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth emphasized that military operations against Iran are not comparable to the Iraq war, stating that this is not Iraq and not an endless conflict. He reiterated that the current actions are not aimed at regime change, though he acknowledged that the Iranian regime has been significantly impacted.

Key points from Hegseth’s remarks

• He insisted that the U.S.-Israel joint strikes on Iran are not an ‘endless war’ or a repeat of the Iraq conflict.
• He clarified that the operation is not a regime change effort, despite the significant impact on Iran’s leadership.
• Officials confirmed that the operations remain ongoing, with U.S. forces actively involved in the campaign.

Media coverage and context

The statement was reported by multiple outlets including BBC, PBS, CBS, and YouTube, with coverage highlighting the Pentagon’s position on the conflict. The remarks were made during a press conference related to ‘Operation Epic Fury,’ the first such operation under the Trump administration.

Some reports also note that Hegseth’s comments were interpreted as a strong assertion to prevent public perception of the conflict as a prolonged or unending war.

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