Hegseth touts US ‘victory’ over Iran as Tehran hails its own ‘historic’ win
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared a "decisive military victory" over Iran, claiming the destruction of its navy, air defense, and missile production capabilities following "Operation Epic Fury." Hegseth stated that Iran's missile program was functionally destroyed and that the ceasefire agreement ensures Iran will never possess nuclear weapons. These claims of victory follow a two-week ceasefire after heightened tensions that nearly resulted in a full-scale US assault. Despite Hegseth's claims, he acknowledged Iran's ability to still engage in limited attacks. The US military remains in the Middle East to monitor Iran's compliance with the ceasefire and its enriched uranium stockpile. The article also notes that Tehran is hailing its own "historic" win.
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AI-ExtractedIran’s new leadership “begged” for a ceasefire because it was “out of options and out of time”.
The ceasefire deal with Iran means Tehran “will never, ever possess a nuclear weapon”.
The US-Israeli war on Iran achieved “every single objective”, including the destruction of its navy, air defence system, and missile production capability.
Hegseth said that Tehran’s missile programme has been functionally destroyed.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has declared a decisive military victory over Iran.
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