US: Ready for Iran strikes if no deal

WELL POSITIONED  | Washington is capable of restarting ops if Tehran talks fail: Hegseth

Singapore: The US is ready to restart operations if a deal cannot be reached, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday, as negotiators from Washington and Tehran worked to bridge major differences blocking an agreement, Reuters reported.

“Our ability to recommence if necessary... we are more than capable,” Hegseth said in Singapore.

The Pentagon chief said President Donald Trump was “patient” and wants to make a “great deal” that ensures Iran does not get a nuclear weapon.

“We can do two things at one time. We’re super-charging our defence industrial base so that we’re building 2X, 3X and 4X the munitions very soon to ensure that all of our operations plans are properly funded throughout the world,” the US defence secretary further said.

Our stockpiles are more than suited for that, both there and around the globe, so we're in a very good place.

Pete Hegseth, US Defence Secretary