US Defense Secretary Affirms Focused Military Campaign Against Iran, Warns of Sustained Operations

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the US military campaign against Iran, known as Operation Epic Fury, remains focused on dismantling Iran's offensive missile capabilities, naval forces, and preventing nuclear weapon development. He emphasized that the US is not expanding its objectives and has sufficient resources to sustain the campaign. Admiral Brad Cooper reported nearly 200 targets struck recently, including Iranian naval vessels and a drone carrier ship. Hegseth warned Iran against miscalculating US resolve, affirming the conflict has only just begun and dismissed concerns about a refugee influx to the US.