US War Secy Hegseth: US military 'overwhelming' Iran, aims to dictate terms

• US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth declared US military capabilities "overwhelming" compared to Iran's, aiming for "unconditional surrender."
• Hegseth stated the US intends to apply sustained pressure through "Operation Epic Fury" and dictate the conflict's outcome.
• He criticized Iran's missile development as a cover for nuclear ambitions, vowing to prevent Tehran from achieving nuclear weapons.
• The US administration remains focused on preventing Iran from developing nuclear capabilities, viewing it as a major security threat.
• Former President Donald Trump linked short-term oil price spikes to eliminating Iran's nuclear threat, calling it a "small price to pay."