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

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s statement

At a Pentagon press conference on 2 March, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that the conflict with Iran will not be ‘endless’. He emphasized that the current operation is not comparable to the Iraq war, asserting that it is a distinct and finite campaign.

Key points from the statement

• Hegseth claimed that the current military action against Iran is not ‘endless’ and is not similar to the Iraq conflict.
• He reiterated that the operation is part of a targeted response, not a regime change war, though he acknowledged that the Iranian regime has changed.
• The Pentagon chief stressed that the operation, known as ‘Operation Epic Fury’, is a joint effort between the US and Israel, and is being conducted with clear objectives.

Context and ongoing operations

Officials confirm that the operations remain ongoing, with US forces continuing to conduct joint strikes on Iranian targets. The Pentagon has not provided details on the full scope or duration of the operation, leaving questions about its scale and potential future developments.

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