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US Defense Secretary: 'We Didn't Start This War, But We Will Finish It'

Published March 2, 2026, 14:06
US Defense Secretary: 'We Didn't Start This War, But We Will Finish It'

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that the United States did not seek conflict with Iran, but will finish it. He accused Iran of waging war against the US for 47 years, through attacks and support for terrorist groups. He described the US air operation against Iran as the deadliest, most complex and most expensive in history, aimed at neutralizing Iran's missile and drone capabilities. Hegseth assured that the operation is not aimed at regime change, but acknowledged that Iran's leadership has already changed. This statement marks an escalation of tensions in the region.