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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth rebuked a reporter mid-briefing Wednesday at the Pentagon after she interrupted as he was calling on another journalist, telling her to “just wait” before continuing with questions on Iran and the U.S.-brokered ceasefire<\/a>.<\/p>\n

During the exchange, Hegseth had just finished answering questions about Iran\u2019s nuclear capabilities and what he described as a “new regime” dynamic when he turned to recognize another reporter. Then a separate question was shouted from the room.<\/p>\n

“Excuse me, why are you so rude? Just wait. I\u2019m calling on people,” Hegseth said, pausing the briefing to address the interruption. “Thank you.”<\/p>\n

He added, “So nasty” under his breath.<\/p>\n

HEGSETH DECLARES \u2018DECISIVE MILITARY VICTORY\u2019 OVER IRAN<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The reporter he initially called on then proceeded with her question, referencing a recent statement from President Donald Trump<\/a> about potential military action against Iran.<\/p>\n

“Yesterday, in the president\u2019s Truth Social, he threatened to wipe out a civilization. That statement elicited a huge response in America,” she said. “If Iran did not come to the table and make a deal yesterday by the deadline, was the president really prepared to wipe out Iran entirely?”<\/p>\n

Hegseth responded by outlining what he described as pre-positioned U.S. military<\/a> options.<\/p>\n

“Like I said, we had a target set locked and loaded of infrastructure, bridges, power plants,” Hegseth said. “Remember this is a terror regime. The military regime used all of these things for dual use to fund their military, to fund their terror campaigns.”<\/p>\n

DEMOCRAT WHOSE PARENTS FLED IRAN MOVES TO OUST HEGSETH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

He continued, emphasizing the role of deterrence in negotiations.<\/p>\n

“They knew exactly the scope of what we were capable of,” Hegseth said. “We hit some military targets on Kharg, which is a bit of a signal. They can\u2019t defend it.”<\/p>\n

According to Hegseth, that pressure shaped Iran\u2019s decision-making at the negotiating table.<\/p>\n

“Iran ultimately understood their ability, their future to produce, to generate power, to fuel their terrorist regime was in our hands. It was in President Trump\u2019s hands,” he said. “That\u2019s why they came to the table.”<\/p>\n

He added that the threat of expanded strikes played a decisive role in securing a ceasefire.<\/p>\n

“He ultimately said, \u2018We can take it all from you. Your ability to export energy will be taken away, and the United States military has the ability to strike those things with impunity,\u2019” Hegseth said, referencing Trump. “That type of threat is what brought them to the place where they effectively say, \u2018Hey, OK, we want to cut this deal.\u2019”<\/p>\n

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Earlier in the briefing, Hegseth addressed questions about Iran\u2019s nuclear program and the administration\u2019s stance on enrichment.<\/p>\n

“It\u2019s always been non-negotiable that they won\u2019t have nuclear capabilities,” he said. “They will either give it to us voluntarily\u2026 or if we have to do something else ourselves \u2026 we reserve that opportunity.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/media\/hegseth-snaps-nbc-reporter-interruption-derails-pentagon-briefing-iran <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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