Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 4, 2026 at 1:09 AM ET
Oct 3, 2026 at 6:08 PM ET
Hegseth says US remains determined to block Iran nuclear arms
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Summary: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Saturday that President Donald Trump remains determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, warning Tehran to abandon its nuclear ambitions or face further US action. Hegseth declined to say whether a third US aircraft carrier would be sent to the region, saying Trump would have military options.
WHO: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
WHAT: Hegseth warned Iran that the US remains determined to prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons.
WHEN: Oct 3, 2026 at 8:39 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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