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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: War with Iran Has 'Only Just Begun,' Hegseth Says
Caption: War with Iran Has ‘Only Just Begun,’ Hegseth Says. Top Pentagon officials warned that the conflict with Iran could be prolonged, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stating the war "has only just begun" and is "far from over.” Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. Dan Caine echoed President Trump’s prediction that the campaign could last for weeks, but neither provided a clear definition of "victory" in the ongoing war. The military campaign, which began with American and Israeli airstrikes, has severely damaged Iran’s air defenses and missile launchers, but the conflict continues with ongoing strikes and missile reprisals from Iran. Hegseth emphasized that the U.S. and Israel’s objectives include dismantling Iran's capabilities, with Trump predicting an even bigger wave of strikes soon. While Iranian missile and drone attacks on the Gulf have decreased, Iran has used small drones to target U.S. and Israeli forces, resulting in casualties and civilian damage. Caine confirmed that U.S. forces would begin expanding airstrikes deeper into Iranian territory, though he did not comment on the possibility of ground troops being deployed. The U.S. military escalated the war by sinking an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, marking the first time since World War II an American submarine has torpedoed an enemy ship. Hegseth assured that the U.S. has ample supplies of weapons and munitions for the war, despite growing concerns over the cost of replenishing stockpiles and possible shortages. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Pete Hegseth,Donald Trump,Dan Caine,Iran war,U.S. airstrikes,Israeli strikes,Iranian missiles,Pentagon,U.S. submarine attack,Sri Lanka warship,drone attacks,Middle East conflict
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