US War Secretary Hegseth warns Russia, vows 'most intense' Iran strikes

• US War Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Russia against intervening in the West Asia conflict, following a "strong call" between Presidents Trump and Putin.
• Hegseth advised Iran's new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, against pursuing nuclear weapons and expressed concern over a missile strike on a Minab school.
• The War Secretary defended US military precautions to avoid civilian casualties, contrasting them with Iran's actions, and vowed a thorough investigation into the Minab incident.
• General Dan Caine confirmed the US military is assessing options to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid disruptions.
• Hegseth announced "today will be yet again our most intense day of strikes inside Iran," signaling escalation, and vowed to continue operations until objectives are met.