The US has warned Iran it is “locked and loaded” to defend Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ fuelling renewed concerns about the possibility of escalating global tensions. Speaking today at the Pentagon briefing room, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Iran they will face “overwhelming American firepower” if they attack American troops.
He said: “To what remains of Iran’s forces if you attack American troops or innocent commercial shipping you will face overwhelming American firepower. The president has been very clear about this.
“We prefer this to be a peaceful mission but we are locked and loaded to defend our people, our ships, our aircraft and this mission without hesitation.”
Hegseth then went on to say that the US has established a “powerful red, white and blue dome” above the Strait of Hormuz.
He said this is to provide 24/7 surveillance of “peaceful” commercial vessels – except for those from Iran.
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