US military will be hitting Iran hard : Hegseth

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has said the US military will be “hitting Iran hard,” adding that US Central Command “will be busy tonight.” Speaking to reporters at CENTCOM headquarters in Tampa, Florida, he referenced President Donald Trump's directive, saying US forces are prepared to carry out operations against Iran. His remarks come amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran, with concerns over possible escalation in the region as US military movements intensify.

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