US Defence Secretary Hegseth pledges strikes on ‘key facilities’ in Iran
Key takeaways
- US Central Command has described the attacks as a result of ‘Iran’s unwarranted and continued aggression’.
- Hegseth spoke to reporters on Wednesday in Tampa, Florida, as he left the headquarters for the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the military apparatus that oversees operations in the Middle East and parts of Asia.
- His remarks echoed the escalating rhetoric of Republican President Donald Trump, who warned earlier that Iran would “have to pay the price” for taking too long with the negotiations.
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US Central Command has described the attacks as a result of ‘Iran’s unwarranted and continued aggression’.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth salutes during a ceremony to mark the D-Day landings on June 6 [Jeremias Gonzalez/AP Photo]By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 10 Jun 202610 Jun 2026Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed that the United States is preparing to launch strikes on “key facilities” in Iran, framing the attacks as part of the ongoing negotiations for a permanent ceasefire.
Hegseth spoke to reporters on Wednesday in Tampa, Florida, as he left the headquarters for the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the military apparatus that oversees operations in the Middle East and parts of Asia.