Hegseth Says U.S. Will 'Negotiate With Bombs' Until Iran Cease-Fire Deal Is Reached

Summary: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. will keep bombing Iran until they agree to stop their missile and nuclear programs. He calls this "negotiating with bombs." The U.S. has already hit 11,000 targets and sent thousands of troops to the Middle East to pressure Iran into a deal. Meanwhile, President Trump told other countries they need to protect their own oil ships, warning that the U.S. won't do it for them anymore. Both leaders say they are ready to make a deal if Iran is.

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