US Secretary of War Warns Iran: Washington Ready to Resume Attacks if Nuclear Deal Fails

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth affirmed on Saturday that the United States is prepared to resume military operations against Iran if efforts to reach a nuclear agreement prove unsuccessful. This statement comes as negotiators from Washington and Tehran continue their work to overcome key obstacles hindering a comprehensive deal. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue meetings in Singapore, Hegseth emphasized that the US military is "more than capable of resuming attacks if necessary," noting that "stockpiles [of munitions] are more than sufficient for this, whether in the region or around the world, placing us in a very strong position." The Secretary of War further clarified that US President Donald Trump is "patient" and aims to secure a "big deal" that would ensure Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons. In a related context, Hegseth pointed out that the United States has not turned its back on the Asia-Pacific region despite its engagement in conflict with Iran, stating that his country "can do two things at once." He added, "We are significantly strengthening our defense industrial base to produce two, three, or four times the amount of ammunition in the near future, to ensure all our operational plans globally are adequately funded."