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US ‘more than capable’ of resuming war against Iran, Pete Hegseth says
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US ‘more than capable’ of resuming war against Iran, Pete Hegseth says

The Guardian · May 30, 2026, 4:23 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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Pentagon chief also tells Singapore defence summit of ‘alarm’ at China’s military buildup but says US does not seek ‘needless confrontation’The US has more than sufficient stockpiles of weapons and is “more than capable” of resuming the war with Iran, Pete Hegseth told a defence summit hours after a meeting in Washington failed to produce a deal to end the conflict.“Our ability to recommence if necessary is we are more than capable,” the US defence secretary told the Shangri-La Dialogue, a defence summit held in Singapore on Saturday. “Our stockpiles are more than suited for that, both there and around the globe because of how we balance exquisite and more plentiful munitions.” Continue reading...

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