U.S. Defense Secretary Outlines Pentagon's Goals on Iran

U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth stated that the Pentagon aims to dismantle Iran's missile, drone, and naval capabilities. According to Odaily, he did not include ensuring the openness of the Strait of Hormuz as a military objective, suggesting that this responsibility falls to other nations. Hegseth remarked, "The issue of the Strait of Hormuz is not solely an American problem." His comments align with U.S. President Donald Trump's previous calls for other countries to address the strategic waterway, which has been blocked by Iran. Hegseth emphasized that the "primary goal" is to reach an agreement with Iran, though he did not specify the details of such an agreement.