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US Goals in War Against Iran Remain Unchanged, Says Hegseth

Published March 19, 2026, 14:10
US Goals in War Against Iran Remain Unchanged, Says Hegseth

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that US goals in the war against Iran have remained unchanged since February 28th, focusing on the destruction of Iranian missile launchers, its defense industrial base, and its navy, as well as preventing the acquisition of nuclear weapons. The US has so far carried out attacks on 7,000 targets and struck numerous Iranian ships and submarines. Hegseth emphasized that there is no specific timeline for ending military operations, while the Chief of the General Staff, Air Force General Dan Kane, stated that US forces are striking deeper into Iranian territory and carrying out attacks against militia groups in Iraq.