U.S. Defense Secretary: U.S. Ground Forces Have Not Been Deployed Inside Iran
On March 2 local time, U.S. Secretary of Defense Hegseth held a press conference regarding the "Epic Fury" operation against Iran.
Hegseth stated that the mission of the U.S. in Iran is to destroy Iran's missiles and navy, and to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
Hegseth mentioned that U.S. ground forces have not yet been deployed within Iran, but the U.S. does not rule out the possibility of taking any action. Hegseth also stated that President Trump has the authority to decide the timeline for actions against Iran. (CCTV reporter Wu Hanying)
U.S. Secretary of Defense stated that U.S. ground forces have not been deployed in Iran as of March 2. The mission aims to destroy Iran's missile capabilities and navy while preventing nuclear weapon development. The possibility of future actions remains open, with President Trump holding the authority to determine the timing of any operations.
- U.S. Secretary of Defense stated that U.S. ground forces are not deployed in Iran.
- The mission is to destroy Iran's missiles and navy and prevent nuclear weapon development.
- President Trump has the authority to decide the timing of actions against Iran.