Pete Hegseth: US Intends to Destroy Iran's Military
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US Secretary Pete Hegseth: Plan is to Destroy Iran's Military
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Moneycontrol•13-03-2026, 18:29
US Secretary Pete Hegseth: Plan is to Destroy Iran's Military
•US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated the US objective is to destroy Iran's military, marking a clear articulation of the attack's goal since February 28.
•Hegseth reported Iran's missile firing is down 90% and one-way attack drones are down 95% since the conflict began, indicating reduced attack capabilities.
•US and Israeli militaries have hit over 15,000 targets in Iran, averaging more than 1,000 daily, demonstrating significant operational scale.
•An investigation by CENTCOM into a school bombing that killed over 160 people, mostly students, is ongoing, with officials emphasizing the importance of truth.
•Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. Dan Caine highlighted US efforts to counter Iranian mining in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting mine-laying operations and naval bases.
