Hegseth: Military Option Remains on Table for Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said military strikes against Iran remain an option should tensions with Tehran escalate further, according to remarks reported Thursday. Hegseth emphasized that the United States continues to prioritize economic pressure as its primary tool against Iran, but stressed that a military response has not been ruled out if the situation deteriorates. The comments come amid ongoing scrutiny of Washington's posture toward Tehran's nuclear and regional activities. No further details on potential timing or scale of any military action were provided. The Pentagon has not released additional statements elaborating on Hegseth's remarks at this time.