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UPDATED Oct 4, 2026 at 1:09 AM ET
Oct 3, 2026 at 6:08 PM ET
Hegseth says US will prevent Iran nuclear weapons
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States remains “hell-bent” on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, adding that it would do so “the hard way” if necessary. He made the remarks during his 2026 State of the Force address to junior officers and enlisted leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico.
WHO: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
WHAT: Said the US remains determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
WHEN: Sep 30, 2026
WHERE: Quantico, Virginia, USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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