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

In a Pentagon press conference 2 March, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth claimed war with Iran will not be 'endless' - a sign the administration is wary of criticism the operation in Iran could lead to another prolonged Middle East conflict.But Hegseth offered few details about the operation, leaving questions unanswered about the scope or duration. He also also framed the conflict as a "generational" chance to reshape the Middle East.The rhetoric mirrors President Trump's argument in social media posts that forcing regime change in Iran represents a victory that has eluded past US presidents for decades.Follow our live updates on this ongoing story here.