U.S. Joint Chiefs Chair: Largest Battle in Our Army’s History Occurred in Al-Asad
According to a report by webangah News Agency, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth claimed that President Trump achieved what previous U.S. presidents had failed to do-increasing NATO’s defense budget.
Regarding Iran, he asserted: “Through military action, President Trump created conditions for a ceasefire.”
The Defense Secretary criticized American media, accusing them of focusing on scandals while ignoring achievements and attacking President Trump. He suggested intelligence leaks occurred as some sought to portray the operation in iran as a failure.
Hegseth further claimed: “President Trump overcame Iran’s nuclear capabilities and created an possibility for peace.” He added that no intelligence indicated material transfers from Fordow facilities prior to the strike.
The Defense Secretary dismissed initial media reports as speculative,stating outlets aimed to politically target President Trump by framing the attacks as unsuccessful.
Separately,General dan Reisen-Kin,Chairman of the Joint Chiefs,stated American and Qatari Patriot systems intercepted missiles fired at Al-Udeid Air Base. He confirmed this marked ”the largest Patriot missile defense engagement in our military’s history.”
The general asserted all bombs dropped on Fordow facilities hit their targets and denied being pressured regarding reports on the operation’s outcomes.
President Donald Trump praised Hegseth and Reisen-Kin’s press conference as “the greatest, most professional I’ve seen,” reiterating no materials were moved from Fordow before strikes.
Trump demanded “fake news media” fire participants in what he called severe bias campaigns and issue apologies.
