Pete Hegseth says "largest strike package yet" coming today in Iran war - CBS News
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Defense Secretary announces largest Iran military strike package to date.
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Pete Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of Defense, announced that the largest strike package to date would be delivered today as part of ongoing military operations against Iran. Hegseth's statement indicates an escalation in the scope and intensity of strikes, signaling a shift in the administration's posture toward Iran. The announcement comes amid broader tensions between the U.S. and Iran, reflecting the Trump administration's more aggressive approach to Iranian threats and regional security. The timing and scale of such strikes typically aim to degrade military capabilities or send a strategic message, though specific targets and military objectives remain classified at time of announcement.
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