Hegseth says American forces have ‘destroyed’ Iran’s military

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated at Quantico Marine base on Wednesday that U.S. forces have destroyed Iran’s navy, air force, defense systems, leadership, and military-industrial capacity. Hegseth characterized this as crippling Iran's conventional shield and nuclear ambitions, while also noting the Pentagon had dismissed nearly 10 percent of its generals and admirals.

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth told a gathering of military leaders at Quantico Marine base on Wednesday that US forces have “destroyed” Iran’s navy, air force, defence systems, leadership and military-industrial capacity. Hegseth praised the American troops he addressed, crediting them with having destroyed Iran’s “entire defense space”.

Hegseth says American forces have ‘destroyed’ Iran’s military

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