Iranian Regime "Are Toast" US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth yesterday warned that the Iranian regime was on the brink of collapse, as he stood alongside Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett at a Pentagon briefing. The comments came amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East following a series of airstrikes targeting key infrastructure in Beirut and Tehran. According to sources close to the negotiations, Hegseth's remarks were made in response to questions from journalists regarding the effectiveness of recent military operations against Iranian-backed militias operating in the region. When asked if he believed the attacks had weakened the regime's grip on power, the Defence Secretary replied, "Iranian Regime 'Are Toast'". The statement was met with a mixture of surprise and alarm among diplomats and analysts monitoring the situation. While some have long predicted that the Iranian regime would eventually succumb to internal pressures and external sanctions, many remain skeptical about the pace and scale of any collapse. In related news, US President Donald Trump is set to defend his administration's military strategy in Congress this week, amid growing criticism from lawmakers over the escalating costs of the war. The Pentagon has reportedly spent billions on military operations and infrastructure projects in the region, with estimates suggesting that the total cost could exceed $10 billion by year's end. Meanwhile, Israeli officials have continued to stress their commitment to taking a leading role in regional security efforts, as tensions remain high along the country's borders with Syria and Lebanon. The latest round o...#Donald_Trump #Syria #Lebanon #Middle_East #Tehran #Naftali_Bennett #Beirut #Pete_Hegseth #Iranian_Regime #US_Defence_Secretary #Israeli_Prime_Minister
Turkey Says It's Engaging with All Sides to End Iran War, Resume Diplomacy Turkey is engaging with all sides involved in the conflict between Iran and Israel to bring an end to the war and resume diplomatic efforts, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Wednesday. The comments came as Israeli airstrikes continued to hit targets in Iran, prompting retaliatory missile attacks. Cavusoglu's statement marked a shift in Turkey's stance after earlier criticism of Iran's military response. "We are engaging with all parties involved in this crisis to find a peaceful solution," he told reporters in Istanbul. "Our priority is to prevent further escalation and ensure the safety of civilians on both sides." Turkey has traditionally maintained good relations with both Israel and Iran, but its stance on the conflict has been criticized for being too ambiguous by some analysts. The country has also sought to mediate between the two sides in the past, although with limited success. The war broke out after a series of Israeli airstrikes targeted Iranian military installations, prompting retaliatory missile attacks from Tehran. The violence has shown no signs of abating, with both sides trading blows and civilians caught in the crossfire. Cavusoglu's comments were seen as an attempt to re-establish Turkey's role as a mediator in the conflict, which has drawn in other regional powers such as Saudi Arabia and Egypt. The country has been seeking to strengthen its ties with these nations in recent months, part of a broader effort to assert its influence on the global stage. Turkey's diplomatic efforts have been hampered by its own domestic issues, including a fragile ec...#Israel #Iran #Saudi_Arabia #Turkey #Mevlut_Cavusoglu #Egypt #Recep_Tayyip_Erdogan #Naftali_Bennett #Jerusalem #Palestinian_territories
