US Defense Secretary Says Iran ‘Begged’ for Trump’s Ceasefire After Devastating Strikes

During a recent press briefing, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asserted that Iran formally requested a ceasefire before the deadline set by President Trump. He claimed that US forces had crippled Iran’s missile program, navy and air force and carried out over 800 strikes that destroyed its defense industrial base. Hegseth warned that, had Iran refused the two-week truce, the US military’s next targets would have included power plants, bridges and energy infrastructure—sites he said Iran could neither defend nor rebuild. He added that the agreement ensures Iran will never possess a nuclear weapon and that any illicit material will be removed from the country. According to Hegseth, Iran’s new supreme leader recognized the severity of the situation and agreed to the deal to avoid total collapse. He emphasized that American forces will maintain a presence in the region to enforce the terms and prevent future threats.

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