INTERNATIONAL — May 30, 2026
US Defense Secretary Hegseth Says Prepared to Resume Strikes on Iran if Talks Fail
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the United States is prepared to resume strikes on Iran if negotiations fail, while President Trump considers extending the ceasefire by 60 days.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Khaama Press — corroborated by Amu TV — 2 min read
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the United States is prepared to resume military strikes on Iran if negotiations fail to yield a lasting agreement preventing nuclear weapons development. He made the remarks at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
Hegseth emphasized that the U.S. can handle multiple global security challenges simultaneously. The defense secretary's comments follow ongoing diplomatic efforts, including a potential 60-day ceasefire extension.
President Trump is expected to convene a White House meeting for a final decision on the ceasefire extension. Trump seeks a strong agreement to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
The statements reflect the current U.S. position on the negotiations with Iran. Both the defense secretary and the president have highlighted the importance of reaching an agreement that addresses concerns over nuclear weapons.
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Both sources corroborate the core event through direct on-record statements by named US officials (Hegseth and Trump) with consistent details on timing, location, and diplomatic context
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Independent web corroboration
A separate web search returned 8 matching reports. A selection:
With no breakthrough yet in negotiations over a possible Iran deal, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday that Washington remains fully prepared to restart military operations against Iran if circumstances require.
- US 'more than capable' of resuming war against Iran, says Hegseth | The Times of Israeltimesofisrael.com
The United States has more than sufficient stockpiles of weapons and is “more than capable” of resuming the war with Iran, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says in Singapore.
- Pentagon chief Hegseth says U.S. ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal - The Economic Timeseconomictimes.indiatimes.com
SINGAPORE: The U.S. is ready to restart attacks on Iran if a deal cannot be reached, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday, as negotiators from Washington and Tehran worked to bridge major differences blocking an agreement.
- Pentagon's Pete Hegseth says US ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal | The Jerusalem Postjpost.com
The US is ready to restart attacks on Iran if a deal cannot be reached, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday, as negotiators from Washington and Tehran worked to bridge major differences blocking an agreement.
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Where reports agree
- Hegseth stated US readiness to resume strikes on Iran if talks fail
- Remarks delivered at Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore
- Trump committed to a deal preventing Iranian nuclear weapons
- Trump scheduled a White House meeting on 60-day ceasefire extension
Where reports differ
- Specific conflict start date, casualty figures, and attribution of Strait of Hormuz closure reported only by Amu TV
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