US–Israel–Iran War: Ground operation not ruled out, Defense Secretary said – America is ready for a long war

US Defense Secretary amid increasing military confrontation between America and Iran Pete Hegseth Has indicated that if needed, ground operation in Iran also cannot be ruled out. He said that at present no American troops are deployed on Iranian soil, but future options are open.

‘Operation Epic Fury’ announced

Defense Secretary told that the President Donald Trump “Operation Epic Fury” has been launched on the instructions of. According to him, this is one of the most precise and complex air operations ever conducted, the purpose of which is to protect American interests and respond to Iran’s decades-old hostility. Hegseth said that it would not be wise to make public the military strategy in advance. “The enemy must not know when and what action the US will take,” he said.

What did you say on ground operation?

During the press conference, when he was asked whether America could send ground troops to Iran in the future, he made it clear that such a step could be taken if necessary. However, he reiterated that America will not take any action without thinking.

Iranian retaliatory attacks and deaths of American soldiers

Following joint action by the US and Israel, Iran and its allied groups launched missile attacks on US military bases and Israel in the Middle East. Four American soldiers have been confirmed killed in these attacks. President Trump has indicated that the conflict could drag on.

Mention of 47 years of enmity

Hegseth said the Tehran regime has been waging an “indirect war” against the United States for the past 47 years. He alleged that Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps And his Quds Force supported various attacks. He also said that “We did not start this war, but we will end it.” According to him, this is not a formal fight to change the government, but a question of security of American citizens and interests.

‘We fight to win’

The Defense Secretary stated in clear words that the US “fights to win” and does not intend to engage in a prolonged, indefinite conflict. He said that if Americans are targeted anywhere, America will respond without hesitation. Amidst the increasing tension in the Middle East, the eyes of the international community are now focused on whether this conflict will remain limited to air action or can take the form of a ground campaign.