Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the U.S. will conclude its military operations against Iran “on our timeline” and emphasized that President Trump will determine when the conflict ends. Hegseth did not provide a timeline for the campaign but noted that it would be the most intense day of strikes yet. Trump has expressed conflicting views on the war’s status, labeling it nearly complete while indicating further actions may be necessary, including possible ground troop involvement.
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