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War Secretary Pete Hegseth<\/a> defended U.S. military operations targeting Iran during a Cabinet meeting Thursday, praising the campaign as swift and decisive while criticizing media coverage of the conflict.<\/p>\n

Hegseth took aim at the press early in his remarks, urging reporters to accurately portray the war effort.<\/p>\n

“You wouldn\u2019t know it if you listened to the dishonest, anti-Trump media,” Hegseth said. “These cameras\u2026 they have a choice. You\u2019re either informing the American people of the truth or you\u2019re not\u2026 My message to the media is: get it right.”<\/p>\n

Hegseth framed the operation as a historic success, crediting President Donald Trump<\/a> for authorizing what he described as a rapid and effective dismantling of Iran’s military capabilities.<\/p>\n

OVER 90% OF IRANIAN MISSILES INTERCEPTED, BUT A CRITICAL VULNERABILITY IS GROWING, REPORT WARNS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

“Iran had a modern military, and never in recorded history has a nation\u2019s military been so quickly and effectively neutralized,” Hegseth said. “This is not an endless war. It\u2019s a decisive campaign with clear objectives\u2026 to destroy Iran\u2019s offensive military capabilities<\/a> and ensure they never obtain a nuclear weapon.”<\/p>\n

The remarks come as the administration outlines its strategy following recent strikes on Iranian targets, describing the campaign as focused on defined military objectives rather than prolonged engagement.<\/p>\n

Hegseth cited operational figures during his remarks, stating that more than 10,000 enemy targets had been hit, along with over 150 naval vessels and underground facilities.<\/p>\n

“This is stuff for the books. This is stuff for legacy, Mr. President, to ensure future generations do not have to live under the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran,” he said.<\/p>\n

Hegseth also criticized press coverage of the operation, accusing outlets of failing to accurately reflect military efforts on the ground.<\/p>\n

“You wouldn\u2019t know it if you listened to the dishonest, anti-Trump media,” he said. “Behind every headline you write, there\u2019s a helicopter crew in the air. Behind every news story, there\u2019s a battalion on the move. Behind every so-called \u2018fake news\u2019 story, there\u2019s an F-35 pilot executing a dangerous mission.”<\/p>\n

TRUMP LASHES OUT AT ‘SICK’ IRANIAN LEADERS, CONFIRMS ESTIMATED TIMELINE FOR ENDING WAR<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Drawing on past experience, Hegseth referenced public debates during the Iraq War, arguing that media narratives have historically conflicted with military objectives.<\/p>\n

“I\u2019m not a rookie in this realm,” he said. “In 2007, I helped lead the public fight when people stood in the Senate and declared the war was lost before it even turned.”<\/p>\n

He maintained that current operations differ from past conflicts, describing the campaign as structured and effective rather than open-ended.<\/p>\n

“This is not parody. This is not chaos. This is success\u2026 pure American success, on plan and ahead of pace,” Hegseth said.<\/p>\n

US MOVES AIRBORNE TROOPS, MARINES AS IRAN REJECTS CEASEFIRE, RAISING GROUND WAR POTENTIAL<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Hegseth also claimed Iranian naval capabilities had been significantly degraded, stating that the commander of Iran’s naval forces had been killed in a recent operation.<\/p>\n

“They no longer have a navy, Mr. President,” Hegseth stated. “Their naval commander was killed overnight in operations.”<\/p>\n

“If President Trump had not acted, you\u2019d be screaming, \u2018Why not?\u2019 And now that he has taken decisive action, you\u2019re asking why he did,” Hegseth said.<\/p>\n

CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Hegseth also referenced past U.S. foreign policy under the Obama administration, criticizing the Iran nuclear deal.<\/p>\n

“Many of the military factories and bases that are now being destroyed were paid for by pallets of American cash that Barack Obama flew to Tehran under the Iran deal,” Hegseth said.<\/p>\n

“Make no mistake\u2026 we had to act,” he noted. “Our objective is the complete dismantling of their nuclear program.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/media\/hegseth-defends-trump-iran-strikes-demands-media-get-right <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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