Hegseth frames Iran strike as a no-nonsense, US-terms operation

Pete Hegseth casts the Iran strikes as a decisive, anti‑political‑correctness operation fought on US terms, insisting it won’t resemble Iraq-era wars with nation-building. He touts fewer rules of engagement and potential unilateral action, while acknowledging possible troop involvement without a fixed exit timeline. Trump’s shifting rhetoric about duration and objectives is noted, but the press conference offered few concrete goals or a clear exit plan, serving mainly as mood-affirming messaging for a defiant stance.