Pete Hegseth's Iran Warning Raises Questions About Possible US Military Action

Leon Neal/Getty Images War Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Monday that the US stands ready to strike Iran with military force. He refused to rule out kinetic action in the Strait of Hormuz as Washington tightens its economic squeeze on Tehran. This comes as the Iran war has continued for nearly six months. Pentagon chief says military options remain on the table as Iran tensions rise As reported by Reuters, speaking in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the defense chief gave an update when asked if kinetic strikes are on pause. "No. If we need to use kinetic strikes, we'll use them," he said. "If . . .