by Steven Richards
The Pentagon touted the comprehensive blockade of Iran's coast and ports as Hegseth urged Iranians to choose a deal with the United States.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Thursday delivered a stark warning to Iranian military and Revolutionary Guard leaders, urging them to "choose wisely" between agreeing to a deal with the United States or facing a resumption of the U.S. military campaign against the country.
“We’re watching you," Hegseth said at a press conference at the Pentagon". Our capabilities are not the same. … This is not a fair fight."
Hegseth also said U.S. military strikes have crippled Iran's defense industry including its missile launchers and navy.
You have no defense industry," he said. "You can move things around, but you cannot rebuild."
Hegseth touted the success of the U.S. blockade, which has largely prevented Iran from exporting its oil and exploiting one of its remaining streams of revenue.
The secretary said Iran now faces a choice between "a prosperous future" and renewed U.S. strikes, which began Feb. 28 along with those launched by Israel.
“If Iran chooses poorly, they will have a blockade and bombs," Hegseth said.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Dan Caine, who joined Hegseth at the conference, briefed reporters about the naval blockade of Iran's ports and coasts. He said the U.S. navy will not only intercept vessels leaving Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, but will also intercept tankers associated with the country across the globe.
Steven Richards
Source: https://justthenews.com/government/security/hegseth-delivers-warning-directly-iranian-military-leaders-choose-wisely
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