30.01.2026 11:11
After U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he "hopes not to have to use very powerful warships heading towards Iran," U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said that the military is ready to carry out any orders given by President Donald Trump regarding Iran.
While the mutual standoff between the US and Iran continues, a striking statement came from US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
Speaking at a cabinet meeting, Hegseth warned Iran against acquiring nuclear weapons and said, "We will be ready to fulfill whatever President Donald Trump expects from the Department of War." Hegseth also reminded of the US attack on Venezuela that resulted in the kidnapping of President Nicolas Maduro, stating, "This is a message to every capital in the world that when President Trump speaks, it must be taken seriously."
THE US IS BUILDING UP NEAR IRAN
Trump described the military assets moving to the Middle East under the USS Abraham Lincoln as "massive" and "a beautiful armada." According to US media, this fleet is larger than the one sent to Venezuela. Based on ship and flight tracking data, numerous guided missile destroyers are advancing near the Strait of Hormuz after passing through the Suez Canal, while reconnaissance aircraft are also operating in the region.
TRUMP: I HOPE WE DON'T HAVE TO USE OUR SHIPS HEADING TOWARDS IRAN
In his statement about the fleet yesterday, US President said, "We currently have very large and very powerful ships heading towards Iran, and I hope we do not have to use them." On the other hand, the US President also mentioned that he plans to negotiate with Iranian leaders. Trump stated that he made two requests to Tehran and listed them as "First, no nuclear weapons. Second, stop killing protesters." Tehran denies any claims of having a goal to acquire nuclear weapons.
According to reports from US media outlets based on White House sources, Trump is evaluating options ranging from attacks on Iranian security forces and nuclear facilities to targeting high-ranking officials.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also stated in his speech in the Senate this week that Iran could face "a preemptive strike" if it poses a threat to the US or allied forces. Rubio argued that Iran is "in the weakest period of its history."
LATEST STATUS IN THE US-IRAN CRISIS
The waters between the US and Iran have not calmed for a while. US President Donald Trump again sent a new message yesterday through the social media platform Truth. Referring to the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and its accompanying fleet stationed in the Persian Gulf, Trump said, "A massive armada is coming towards Iran. It is advancing rapidly, with great power, enthusiasm, and purpose. This fleet is larger than the one sent to Venezuela."
IRAN RESPONDED: WE WILL RETALIATE LIKE NEVER BEFORE
Iran's Permanent Mission to the United Nations responded to US President Donald Trump's military threats against their country with a statement shared on X, quoting Trump's post.
The statement pointed out that the US has lost 7 trillion dollars and thousands of soldiers in the wars it waged against Iraq and Afghanistan, stating, "Iran is ready for dialogue based on mutual respect and interests, but if pressured, it will defend itself and retaliate like never before."
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi expressed that the Iranian Armed Forces are on alert to respond to any aggression.
Arakchi said, "Tehran has always welcomed a fair nuclear agreement that guarantees Iran's rights and ensures that there will be no nuclear weapons."