'The hard way': US remains 'hell-bent' to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, says Hegseth

United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that Washington remains determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, warning that the Trump administration would have every military option available to achieve this objective.

Hegseth asserted that the United States controls the Strait of Hormuz and acknowledged ongoing efforts by Iran to rebuild its damaged infrastructure. The statements underscore Washington's hardline stance regarding regional security and Iran's nuclear ambitions.