US military says it's ready to resume Iran fighting if diplomacy fails - Reuters
US military says it's ready to resume Iran fighting if diplomacy fails Reuters
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"The truce is a pause. The joint forces remain ready, if there is an order or a need to resume hostilities with the same speed and precision that we have demonstrated over the past 38 days."
— Dan Kaine , Executive
"We remain in place, maintaining readiness and vigilance. Our troops are ready for defense, ready for offense, and can resume operations at any moment if necessary to ensure Iran complies with the terms of the truce."
— Pete Hegseth , Executive
"complete and absolute victory and that Iran's uranium would be 'perfectly taken care of'"
— Trump , Politician
"Operation Epic Fury was a historic and overwhelming victory on the battlefield."
— Pete Hegseth , Executive
"We know what they have. And they will give it up. And we’ll get it and we’ll take it. If we have to, we can do it in any means necessary."
— Pete Hegseth , Executive
"The joint force remains ready if ordered or called upon to resume combat operations with the same speed and precision as we’ve demonstrated over the last 38 days."
— Dan Caine , Executive
""In such a situation, a bilateral ceasefire or negotiations were unreasonable.""
— Mohammed Bager Qalibaf , Politician
"We hope that Iran chooses a lasting peace."
— Dan Caine , Executive
"On the uranium, we're watching it. We know what they have, and they will give it up, and we'll get it."
— Pete Hegseth , Executive
Key People
Dan Caine is the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US military.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
He is the speaker of the Iranian parliament and a lead negotiator.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
Donald Trump is the former President of the United States.
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US forces are on full alert and can quickly resume operations against Iran if ordered, according to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Kaine.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a military victory over Iran but emphasized that troops will remain in the region during a two-week ceasefire.
General Dan Caine emphasized that the ceasefire is a pause, and U.S. forces remain ready to resume combat operations if Iran fails to negotiate a settlement.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth portrayed Iran as militarily defeated and without any option but to strike a deal, as U.S. troops stand ready to resume fighting if Tehran fails to negotiate.
General Dan Caine stated that U.S. troops are prepared to resume combat operations if Iran does not reach a negotiated settlement, following a two-week ceasefire.
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