Hegseth vows to ‘hit Iran hard’ tonight, says action isn’t a war restart

Hegseth announced a forthcoming operation targeting Iran tonight. He framed the move as a strong response to recent threats. The remarks followed comments made by former President Trump. Hegseth emphasized the strike is not meant to reignite full‑scale conflict. He indicated the goal is to deter further aggression. The statement came as tensions in the region remain high. Officials have not detailed the specific nature of the action. Observers will watch for any escalation after the operation.