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US Defense Secretary Hegseth Reaffirms Zero-Tolerance Policy on Iranian Nuclear Weapons

Jun 14, 2026 01:30 PM CT Washington, United States iran,nuclear,us-policy,deterrence,hegseth

Summary

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a firm statement declaring that Iran will never possess a nuclear weapon under any US agreement. This reinforces the US strategic red line regarding Iranian nuclear proliferation, signaling continued diplomatic and potential military pressure to prevent nuclear breakout capabilities.

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"What I would say the president has been most clear about is that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon - never, full stop," Hegseth said.

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United States NEUTRAL

Defense Secretary Hegseth stated unequivocally that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon under a US deal.

Iran NEUTRAL

Subject of US policy restrictions regarding nuclear weapon acquisition.

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