Hegseth touts US ‘victory’ over Iran as Tehran hails its own ‘historic’ win
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
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Open questions and key claims
"Brotherly Iraq is exempt from any restrictions we have imposed on the Strait of Hormuz."
Iran has stated that it is not seeking to end the war and has vowed to step up escalation across the region if its infrastructure is targeted.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth threatened to send Iran “back to the Stone Age”.
Happy Easter, America. As you head off to church and celebrate with friends and family, the President of the United States is ranting like an unhinged madman on social media.
Iran will only open the strait after receiving compensation for war damages.
The US will hit Iranian power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened by Tuesday.
Chuck Schumer accuses president of ‘ranting like an unhinged madman’ in threat to obliterate Iran’s power plants and bridges.
Iran’s parliament speaker responded with a warning that the US president’s “reckless moves” would mean “our whole region is going to burn”.
Who and where
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