US War Secretary Cautions Russia Against West Asia Intervention
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US War Secretary Hegseth warns Russia, vows 'most intense' Iran strikes
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News18•10-03-2026, 20:15
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.