Iranian Regime 'Are Toast,' US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Says at Pentagon Briefing Explosions rocked Tehran on Wednesday as the conflict entered its fifth day, with Iran continuing to provoke anger among Gulf states through repeated strikes on US military assets. The war has escalated rapidly, with both sides engaging in intense operations. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, speaking at a Pentagon briefing, declared that the Iranian regime “are toast and they know it,” emphasizing that the US is gaining the upper hand. Hegseth described the results of Operation Epic Fury as “incredible, historic,” and asserted that “America is winning.” He noted that the conflict was never intended to be a fair fight, with the US striking while Iran was “down.” Hegseth also revealed that a US submarine had sunk an Iranian warship, marking the first such attack on an enemy vessel since World War II. He stated, “An American submarine sank an Iranian warship that thought it was safe in international waters. Instead, it was sunk by a torpedo.” The strike, which occurred on Tuesday night, was highlighted as a significant tactical victory. Meanwhile, Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem vowed to continue the group’s armed campaign against Israel, framing its resistance as a “legitimate right” as long as the Israeli occupation persists. Kassem emphasized that Hezbollah’s primary focus is to defend itself, target “Israeli-American enemies,” and resist foreign aggression. He also called on the Lebanese government to restore the country’s sovereignty and protect the right to resist until foreign forces withdraw. Spain denied cooperating with US military operations in the Middle East, contradicting earlier White House claims.#iranian_regime #us_defense_secretary_pete_hegseth #hezbollah_leader_naim_kassem #spanish_president_donald_trump #us_press_secretary_karoline_leavitt
