US Defense Secretary Slams Media Over Iran Strike Coverage

Washington: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held a press conference on Thursday, criticizing media reports about recent American strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

The Trump administration maintains that the strikes, carried out on Saturday, were a success. However, several media outlets reported that initial intelligence suggests the attacks may have delayed Iran’s nuclear program by only a few months.

Hegseth dismissed these claims, saying the reports are misleading. He backed President Trump’s stance, stating the targeted sites were “obliterated” and “destroyed.”

The White House continues to defend the operation, calling it a major blow to Iran’s nuclear ambitions.