USwarns Iran: Threaten Americans, face retaliation
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth declared that anyone threatening American lives will be hunted down without hesitation. Speaking in Washington DC, Hegseth referenced the ongoing conflict with Iran following the death of Ayatollah Khamenei, stating President Trump's administration would not tolerate attacks on US forces. He criticized Iran's nuclear program, claiming Tehran was stalling diplomacy while rebuilding facilities destroyed in Operation Midnight Hammer. Hegseth emphasized the US would respond decisively to any future threats against Americans globally.