Hegseth says US is prepared for further military action against Iran if Trump directs it

Single source · 2026-10-21 00:46 UTC

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Washington is prepared to take further military action against Iran if President Trump directs it. Both reports attribute the statement to Hegseth and carry no figures or details beyond it.

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• Middle East Eye, 2026-10-21 00:46 UTC
• 8AM Media, 2026-10-21 04:50 UTC
• Middle East Eye, 2026-10-21 06:51 UTC

First reported 2026-10-21 00:46 UTC; last updated 2026-10-21 06:54 UTC.

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